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Team Member Induction Day
Team Member Induction Day
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V1.2 15/08/18 Updated version – new structure and LEaD Tania Dunn SharePoint
V1.4 27/11/18 Updated for Coles Own brand change Tania Dunn SharePoint
V1.5 10/12/19 Updated with changes to Store Tour Tennyson Collins SharePoint
V1.6 13/03/20 Updated with changes to policy summary Louise Clover SharePoint
V1.7 12/11/21 Updates to structure, values, Learning Hub Ashlee Milverton SharePoint
V2.0 3/1/2023 Mythanks, MS Teams and Mind Your Health Tanja Ubi SharePoint
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This is an important day for you so don’t worry if you are nervous, that’s normal, just remember,
you are not alone and will be supported by the Induction team and other team members along
the way.
This guide is yours to keep, so make notes if you think it will help you to remember important
information.
Accessibility Support
If you require any adjustments or support to complete your induction, please advise
your line manager at your earliest opportunity.
The team member induction is a learning and development journey that all new team members
will experience. The Manager Induction does not follow the team member journey. New
Managers will learn about their training journey in their Manager Training Plan.
During your induction you will participate in various innovative and practical learning
experiences.
Online learning
Access the Learning Hub for online learning modules and videos.
Guided learning
You will have discussions about policies and Safe Work Practices, as well as
demonstrations of tasks related to your role.
On-the-job learning (side-by-side)
You will learn and work side-by-side with a buddy, Department Manager or
experienced team member with supervised guidance and support.
On-the-job learning (self-led)
You will learn and work independently nearby to a buddy, Department
Manager or experienced team member with guidance support.
Throughout your induction you will be provided with training and access to information
underpinned by our operating standards, Safe Work Practices (SWPs) and policies.
Let’s recap on what was covered in the Welcome & We Care modules.
*If not yet complete, you must complete these within Week One
Welcome to Coles
Welcome to Supermarkets
Workplace Behaviour
Your store is part of a large operational structure that is nation wide, shown in this diagram.
Ask for your store number, this is important to know so you can clock on and off for your shifts.
My store number:
My store
Role Name
Store Manager
Duty Manager
Bakery Manager
Deli Manager
Online Manager
Office in Charge
Fire Warden
Our customers
How we work
Our vision
To become the most trusted retailer in Australia and grow long-
term shareholder value. We have millions of mum and dad
shareholders and that’s why it’s important that we focus
on long-term shareholder value. Our ambitious goal is to
become the most trusted retailer in Australia and this
means we are seen as reliable and responsible, and
delivering on our purpose.
LEaD
At Coles we have a clear approach for how we
work together and use our LEaD framework to
guide the way we go about our work.
Our values
Our values are embodied in our LEaD behaviours and guide the day-to-day decisions and
actions of all team members, shaping the way we work together to get things done.
Better Together
We’re committed to building a safe and supportive working environment for all team members,
regardless of age, disability, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity or background.
Our Better Together pillars are:
• Accessibility – Improving the accessibility of our stores, sites and workplaces for team
members and customers with disability.
• Belonging - Foster an open and welcoming culture where everyone feels valued and are
empowered to balance their work and like commitments.
• Gender Equality – Empowering all team members to access and enjoy the same
opportunities to build great careers at Coles, regardless of gender.
• Indigenous Engagement – Creating opportunities, raising awareness, sharing stories, and
strengthening relationships with our Indigenous team members and communities.
• Pride at Coles – To create and maintain an inclusive culture in which the LGBTQI+
community feel they can be their authentic selves and have a safe place to work.
Find out more about Inclusion & Diversity at Coles at www.mycoles.com.au > myteam
mycoles
Your mycoles card
All team members receive a mycoles card. Your mycoles card gives you 5% discount when you
shop at Coles, Coles Express, Liquorland, Vintage Cellars and First Choice.
Your card is sent out after you start and there can be a short wait with
processing the high volumes of cards, don’t’ worry, you manager will
let you know when it arrives.
Remember, there is a standard waiting period of 3 months for all casual
team members before their mycoles card arrives.
On the mycoles home page, use the myquicklinks icons to access important destinations
and information directly e.g. your payslips on myhub:
Use the menu bar at the top of the homepage to explore the site:
• mycompany: our history, vision, news and information about our polices.
• myteam: information about you team including leave, org charts, and recognition
• mywork: your payslips, rosters, roster choices and uniforms.
• mydevelopment: your tools, guidance and support to build a great career at Coles.
• mybenefits: team member discounts, hot deals, competitions and ways to save heaps.
• mysupport: access to information services across a wide range of areas.
• mychat: a place to share your thoughts, celebrations, photos and tips with the team
Learning Hub
Learning Hub is your home for learning at Coles and can be accessed from any device. All you
need is internet access and your mycoles login details. There are online modules, videos,
articles, and other helpful resources.
```````````````` offers you the opportunity to give and receive recognition through four key programs:
Tip! After you've set up mythanks, use the mycoles quicklink tile to automatically
sign in each time you want to use mythanks. This saves you time - if you access via
the app directly, you'll need to enter your login details each visit.
For more information and to access our support resources, head to mycoles > mywork > Recognition
myhub
Through myhub, team members can view and update personal details,
access development materials, find information about themselves and
their team, view payslips, apply for new jobs at Coles and much more.
There are also myhub related resources on different pages under mycoles > myteam to help you
with activities you may need to complete in myhub.
Key features on the app include Chat, Store Channels, Yammer updates and a
Home Dashboard.
To get started
Sign into the Teams app using your mycoles username with
@coles.com.au at the end (e.g., if your mycoles username is jsmith1, your
Teams username will be jsmith1@coles.com.au). Your password is the
same as your mycoles password.
Note: if you have previously used Teams for Coles (i.e., remote access during COVID), please click ‘Add a
new work or school account’ and use the above login instructions.
Refer to the Store-use items & team member purchases policy statement in the Appendix section of
this guide or in full on mycoles.
The Mind Your Health program is here to support and encourage our team members to
actively participate in activities that have a positive impact on their health and wellbeing.
To help you create a mentally healthy self, our 5 Mind Your Health enablers introduce five
simple and effective ways to improve your psychological and emotional health.
To explore the Mind Your Health enablers, head to: mycoles > mysupport > Mind Your Health
To learn more about the Mind Your Health program and the resources available at
Coles, visit the Learning Hub and complete the Mind Your Health learning series.
Payroll Notes
What is my clock on number?
When do I clock on and off?
When do I get paid?
Do I understand what information will appear on my payslip?
Have I completed the superannuation forms?
Enterprise agreements – do I know where to find this information?
Have I completed my Tax File Number (TFN) declaration?
myhub Notes
How do I update my bank details?
Where do I find my payslips?
How do I update my personal details?
How do I request time off?
Living Service
Living service is the way that we work together to deliver value to our customers every day,
the Australian way.
We work as one team to highlight our great value, range and quality – engaging and inspiring
our customer with meal ideas and helpful advice.
Delivering great service builds customer loyalty and satisfaction and is rewarding for our team.
Great service leads to sales and business growth.
Total loss
Markdowns, waste and stock loss = Total loss
• Markdowns are items that a team member has manually reduced in price.
• Waste is items that are thrown in the bin because they were unsaleable.
• Stock loss are items that haven’t been sold, but have left our stores.
Coles recognises that markdowns and waste are a cost of doing business, but these
costs can be controlled at the store level.
Everyone who works at Coles has a responsibility to protect our assets and profits. Every
dollar that we lose in loss is a dollar that could have been reinvested elsewhere.
The aim of your First Shift is to provide you with the opportunity to:
• observe and gradually have a go
• develop a stronger understanding of your department and role
• access to essential information and become confident in your role.
Refer to your First Shift Training Plan to find out more about your role and what you
will learn.
The aim of your Next Shifts is to provide you with the opportunity to:
• learn more complex tasks
• work independently and with confidence
• use your department’s operating standards when working.
Refer to your Next Shifts Training Plan to find out more about your role and what you
will learn.
Refer to your Next Shifts Training Plan to find out more about your ongoing learning.
Have you…
Received your First Shift Training Plan from your Induction Champion? Yes / No
Received your Next Shifts Training Plan from your Induction Champion? Yes / No
Completed your My Induction Day checklist? Yes / No
You should not commence your First Shift unless you say yes to all these questions.
• Access the Learning Hub / Successful Starts supermarket page to update your First
Shift checklist, sign-off and Operating Standards.
• Access the Learning Hub / Successful Starts supermarket page to update your Next
Shifts checklist.
Policies
Coles Group policies
Full policy details are available on mycoles. Talk to your line manager if you have any queries.
Confidentiality
All company information is confidential unless it has been authorised for public release or is
publicly available. This means team members must not discuss company information with
anyone outside of Coles, unless it has been released to the public or approval has been given
by senior management. Where a third party requests information, team members should consult
their General Manager or Director to see if disclosure is appropriate.
Privacy
At Coles, we respect the privacy of the personal information in our care. As a team member,
you will be exposed to information about individuals that is personal in nature. When we’re
talking about privacy at Coles, we mean the personal information of individuals who we may
interact with at work. This includes customers, team members, suppliers, business partners and
other individuals we may engage with in your functional role within Coles. Privacy is
important because it builds trust between Coles and those individuals, facilitates good
working relationships, and ensures compliance with our obligations under privacy laws –
commitments outlined in our Coles group company Privacy Policy
[www.coles.com.au/privacy].
Coles operates within a competitive retail environment. If Coles becomes known for not
looking after personal information, our customers may choose to shop with other retailers, or
choose not to apply for additional Coles products and services like Coles credit cards,
insurance or personal loans. If you are in doubt on how to collect, use, disclose, store and
handle personal information, please contact your manager and Privacy Compliance team
for guidance (complianceprivacy@coles.com.au).
Electronic communications
When using Coles Electronic Communication Systems you must not access, download, store or
forward inappropriate content or content that does not relate directly to your position function.
When using Coles’ systems you must not intentionally do anything to compromise the integrity,
security and efficiency of our internal systems and information.
You must also ensure you do not reveal your password to any person or leave your desktop
screen unlocked when unattended. You must not allow unauthorised third parties including
family members access to, or use of Coles devices, network or systems.
Whistle-blower
Coles encourages the reporting of any suspected unethical, illegal, fraudulent or undesirable
conduct, or any breach of the Coles Code. Coles will ensure that any team member,
contractor, supplier or third party who makes a report shall do so without fear of intimidation,
disadvantage or reprisal.
Store policies
Full policy details are available on mycoles. Talk to your line manager if you have any queries.
Locker inspections
Lockers are provided for team members to secure their possessions. Locker inspections are
performed to check cleanliness and overall condition.
Team dress
In order to provide the best customer experience, it’s important that team members have high
standards of professional appearance and personal hygiene when at work or work related
events.
A team member who does not meet the personal presentation standards may not be allowed
to start work.