Introduction to Induction

Induction

An introduction

Induction - setting your new starters up for success

Induction

Induction is the process of introducing a new employee to the company culture and processes with the aim of bringing them up to speed as quickly as possible as well as making them feel socially comfortable and aware of their professional responsibilities.

https://www.hrzone.com/hr-glossary/what-is-an-induction

Benefits

• Can reduce turnover and absenteeism
• Can increase employee satisfaction and engagement
• Can improve performance
• Supports the new starter in understanding their responsibilities, the culture, the organisation and what is expected of them
• Enables the new starter to settle and contribute

Induction ensures that employees integrate well into and across the organisation.

https://www.cipd.ie/news-resources/practical-guidance/factsheets/induction#gref

Creative Ideas

1. Host a small reception
2. Assign new hires a year-long mentor
3. Get them clear on mission, values, outcomes and role
4. Help them align their personal brand with the company
5. Start a career development conversation early
6. Provide answers before questions are asked
7. Create a support team for your new hire
8. Show them who their work will be benefitting
9. Share tribal stories
10. Honour their strengths

https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbescoachescouncil/2018/05/15/creative-onboarding-strategies-to-set-your-new-hire-up-for-success/?sh=1ee2b06557fd

Top Tips for an Effective Induction

Welcome your new starters, inspire and energise them to join the organisation

Don't forget the basics - processes, policies and procedures; as well as how to get around

Ensure you support the new starter in building their connections - introduce them to teammates and colleagues, arrange a buddy for them

Check out Google Interns first week for inspiration!

Remember that the new starter's journey begins before Day 1 - ensuring good connection and introduction in the lead up to their first day, and a check in after Week 1 and a few weeks in is a good idea.

You got the job!

Welcome Day 1

Checkin

88%

don't onboard well

87%

Great onboarding can improve employee retention by

find that Buddy Programmes help

82%

https://www.saplinghr.com/10-employee-onboarding-statistics-you-must-know-in-2021

More Ideas to explore

https://archive.acas.org.uk/article/5714/What-should-be-on-your-induction-programme-for-new-recruits-

https://www.cognology.co.uk/8-things-include-employee-induction-kit/

https://www.randstad.co.uk/market-insights/staff-retention/what-does-a-good-staff-induction-process-look/

https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/newTMM_99.htm

https://www.businessballs.com/team-management/induction-training-checklist/