| I. Objective of an Induction Procedure | | | | Add staff member to distribution lists |
| | | | (including email groups) |
| The objective of an induction procedure is | | | | |
| that the employer, business owner or manager | | | | Appoint a team "buddy" to assist new staff |
| will explain to a new employee, and that the | | | | member in the first week |
| new employee will fully understand the | | | | |
| following:a. The objectives of the business | | | | Send signed offer and employment |
| or organization, and the objectives of the | | | | documentation, including IRD form, New |
| area in which the new employee will workb. | | | | Employee Information Form, Role Description, |
| The business or organizational policies and | | | | Date and time of start on first day, Dress |
| proceduresc. Their own Key performance | | | | code |
| Indicators, and how these are related to the | | | | |
| Strategic Business Pland. All aspects of the | | | | Draw up list of people the new staff member |
| employment relationshipe. The organizational | | | | should meet |
| structuref. Communication channels within the | | | | |
| businessg. The layout and geography of the | | | | Arrange business cards if required |
| workplace | | | | |
| | | | ON THE FIRST DAY |
| II. Benefits of a proper Induction procedure | | | | |
| include:a. Avoiding any doubt on the part of | | | | Introduce to Senior Managers |
| the new employee, especially in respect of | | | | |
| performance and quality aspects of the roleb. | | | | Introduce to team "buddy" |
| Giving the new employee a sense of certainty | | | | |
| about their job and the whole working | | | | Introduce to rest of team |
| environmentc. Avoiding any possible personal | | | | |
| grievance or complaint actions | | | | Provide information on the Company - |
| | | | Structure, Communication and reporting |
| III. Induction Check List | | | | channels, core Processes, policies, goals , |
| | | | future changes |
| It is important to have a check list of items | | | | |
| to cover during the induction procedure. | | | | Employment Issues |
| This may be very simple or extensive, but it | | | | |
| will provide a permanent record in the | | | | Hours of work, lunch and tea breaks |
| employee's personal file that the procedure | | | | |
| was carried out, and the items which were | | | | Initial discussion/training on the staff |
| discussed. The sample check list attached | | | | member's new role - key tasks and performance |
| can be used as a guide to produce your own, | | | | measures, personal concerns contact |
| to include other items relevant to your | | | | |
| business, or exclude items not relevant. | | | | Holidays/Sickness entitlement. Explain |
| | | | procedures for leave |
| A Sample Induction Check List is attached at | | | | |
| the end of this article. | | | | Who to contact if sick |
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| IV. Further comments to the Induction Check | | | | How and when payment is made, bank forms |
| Lista. The business owner or employer should | | | | |
| go over the employment Agreement or Contract | | | | Office Arrangements |
| with particular reference to "out of the | | | | |
| ordinary" clauses, and which are beyond the | | | | Location of office/desk, space for work and |
| statutory minimum.b. The new employee should | | | | personal items (e.g. coat) |
| be advised of the business or organizational | | | | |
| objectives to help focus the employee where | | | | Phone book, internal phone book, making |
| the business is heading.c. All policies such | | | | outside calls |
| as Health and Safety, Harassment, Grievance | | | | |
| or complaint should be included.d. The Key | | | | Voicemail system and arrangements for |
| Performance Indicators derived from the | | | | training |
| employee's Job Description should be | | | | |
| explained.e. Guidance on any business or | | | | Mail systems, times of delivery and |
| organizational "Culture" should be explained, | | | | collection etc |
| including the formality or informality of | | | | |
| internal or external relationships.f. The | | | | Location of toilets and other facilities e.g. |
| existence of a Strategic Business Plan | | | | coffee & tea, water to drink |
| relating to the future direction of the | | | | |
| business, or proposed changes which have | | | | Where photocopier, fax, basic stationery and |
| already been advised to existing staff should | | | | other consumables are located, and how |
| be disclosed.g. The time that a business | | | | equipment works |
| "Buddy" or mentor will be available for | | | | |
| assistance.h. What training will be provided | | | | Car parking |
| as part of the new role. | | | | |
| | | | Computers |
| INDUCTION CHECKLIST | | | | |
| | | | Training on the Email system and software |
| Induction for: ____________________________ | | | | packages |
| Position: ____________________ | | | | |
| | | | Security and Safety |
| Appointment Date: ___ / ___ / ___ Induction | | | | |
| to be completed by: ___ / ___ / ___ | | | | Confidential statement (if required) signed |
| | | | and policy explained |
| Manager's Name & Position: | | | | |
| _____________________________________________ | | | | Supply security access keys, as required, and |
| | | | advise on security given, including what to |
| Information to be covered - if not applicable | | | | do if these are lost |
| mark N/A Staff Initial | | | | |
| | | | How to set and turn off any after hours alarm |
| BEFORE the staff member starts | | | | system |
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| Office accommodation and equipment | | | | Building evacuation and emergency procedures |
| | | | - emergency exits |
| Confirm office/desk area and office | | | | |
| furniture, including any special | | | | Location of first aid cabinet. Information |
| requirements, diary, stationery etc | | | | on injury reporting and claims supplied |
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| Confirm computer availability | | | | Any other items discussed: |
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| Apply for email account, and complete and | | | | I acknowledge that the above items have been |
| send off any other computer access forms | | | | discussed with me |
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| Organise security keys | | | | |
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| Inform team of start date of new staff member | | | | When this form is completed, please ensure it |
| | | | is filed on the staff member's personal file. |