Definition of Induction:

It is the process of introducing your new hires to the organization, its employees, and all details necessary for them to settle faster and get started with their job role. 

A perfectly executed induction program is like setting a great first impression. It is a chance to inspire and impress new employees and let them know what mission the company wants to achieve. When done well, your new employees will be happier and can perform to their best of their abilities in their new role, which significantly reduces hiring and turnover costs. 

How does an induction program help your business:

• A great induction program will make the employee feel at home. They will be happier at the workplace, leading to increased employee retention. 
• Provide all the information necessary for the employees to hit the ground running. 
• It is the best way to show your new employees that you practice what you preach. Let them know about the values your uphold and the mission of your company. 

How to provide an effective induction to employees?

These are some activities that you can implement in your organization:

• Socialize with team members: Let them be a part of the team from their day. Introduce them to the team members and the manager, assign them a buddy if need be.
• Familiarize them with the workplace: Give them a tour of the workplace, let them know where the coffee chats and watercooler conversations take place. 
• Sort the paperwork much before their day one: With e-signing and paperless onboarding, take care of the paperwork much before their first day at work. 
• Share the company policies: Share the handbook with your employee, along with the documents on leaves, dress code, legalities and so on. 
• Spend time on describing their job role: Let them know what their responsibilities are, and how it aligns with the company. 
• Provide additional support and training if necessary: Let them feel heard and provide all the support they need to perform their best at work in the first few days.
• Do a follow up with them: Ask them how their first -few days were? Were they introduced to the team? Did they get a hang of the workplace? This will tell you if the induction program was effective.