Induction

and
Welcome

Chapter 9
 INDUCTION AND WELCOME

Employee Orientation
 A procedure for providing new employees with
basic background information about the firm
including policies and rules

 Orientation programs range from 10-minute

discussions to week long programs

 HR specialist/office manager usually performs the

first part of the orientation (working hours, benefits,
vacations, intro to new supervisor etc)

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Many good appointments have been turned

into poor employees because the induction
phase has been ignored

 Stresses while starting new job

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Needs and emotions are unique to each
individual
The decision to apply for another job has been made
The application has been submitted
Period of uncertainty has been experienced
Selection process is over with the associated stress
Existing job and colleagues are to be left
Decision to relocate has been considered with effect on
rest of family
Home perhaps has to be sold
New job has to be started and again the sense of
uncertainty
New people have to be met, new friendship to be
formed, who is to be trusted
A phase of learning is started where a great deal is
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A RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION SCHEDULE
Week Action
1 Agree job descriptions, person
specification and recruitment process
2 Prepare advertisement and additional
information
3 Place advertisement
4 Respond to enquiries
5 Receive application (Closing date)
6 Shortlist (Invite candidates to selection
event)
7 Selection event (Obtain references and
make other checks)
8 Negotiate terms and conditions
9 written contracts exchanged
(Pre-Appointment meetings and Visits)

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 INDUCTION METHODS

 Checklists and handbooks

 Buddying

 Mentoring

 Socialization

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THANK YOU