3) Induction

• The meaning of induction:

  • New employees are familiarised with new physical work environment/ products and services.
  • New employees are informed about processes/ procedures of business.
• Purpose of induction:

  • Improve skills through in-service training
  • Familiarise new employees with organisational structure/ their supervisors
  • Communicate information about products/ services offered by business
• Aspects that need to be included in an induction program:

  • Tour of premises
  • Overview of business
  • Safety regulations and rules
• Benefits of induction:

  • Increases quality of performance/ productivity
  • Allows new employees to settle quickly and work effectively
  • Minimises need for on-going training and development