An induction programme is an important process for bringing staff into an organisation. It provides an introduction to the working environment and the set-up of the employee within the organisation. The process will cover the employer and employee rights and the terms and conditions of employment. As a priority the induction programme must cover any legal and compliance requirements for working at the company and pay attention to the health and safety of the new employee.

An induction programme is part of an organisations knowledge management process and is intended to enable the new starter to become a useful, integrated member of the team, rather than being "thrown in at the deep end" without understanding how to do their job, or how their role fits in with the rest of the company.

Good induction programmes can increase productivity and reduce short-term turnover of staff. These programs can also play a critical role under the socialization to the organization in terms of performance, attitudes and organizational commitment.

A typical induction programme will include at least some of the following:

• Any legal requirements (Health and Safety training is obligatory)
• Any regulatory requirements
• Introduction to terms and conditions (for example, holiday entitlement, how to make expense claims, etc)
• A basic introduction to the company, and how the particular department fits in
• Completion of government requirements.
• Set-up of payroll details
• Introductions to key members of staff
• Specific job-role training

In order to fully benefit the company and employee, the induction programme should be planned in advance. A timetable should be prepared, detailing the induction activities for a set period of time (ideally at least a week) for the new employee, including a named member of staff who will be responsible for each activity. This plan should be circulated to everyone involved in the induction process, including the new starter. If possible it should be sent to the new starter in advance, if not co-created with the new starter.
 

Downloads:

WSFF Managers Guide to Induction Programme.doc

Womens Sport and Fitness Foundation Induction Guide for Managers.

Induction programme.doc

Example of Induction programme from the Womens Sport and Fitness Foundation.

CSSC Volunteer Induction Checklist.doc

CSSC Guide to induction og volunteers.

Baseball Softball UK Induction Policy.pdf

Example of induction policy from Baseball Softball UK.

Canoe England Volunteer Inducation Form.pdf

Example of Volunteer induction form from Canoe England.