{"id":39,"date":"2013-03-15T09:19:00","date_gmt":"2013-03-15T09:19:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sjbealehrconsult-co-uk.php5.hostingweb.co.uk\/blog\/?p=39"},"modified":"2013-12-06T20:50:11","modified_gmt":"2013-12-06T19:50:11","slug":"new-pope-but-what-about-his-induction-procedure","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sjbealehrconsult.co.uk\/blog\/new-pope-but-what-about-his-induction-procedure\/","title":{"rendered":"New Pope! But What About His Induction Procedure?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The Catholic church has just announced the name of the new Pope, Pope Francis. \u00a0As he starts in his new job perhaps consideration might be given to providing him with a good induction procedure so that he can familiarise himself with his new workplace using a variety of methods. \u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n


\n<\/span>Induction is an important process following on from recruitment and needs to be effective to avoid the “induction crisis” which is where employees do not feel comfortable with their new surroundings and decide to leave which incurs another recruitment cost for the organisation. \u00a0 In recent years the term “onboarding” has crept into the language of HR and is a US term for the induction process. \u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\n

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The length of the induction period and methods used to provide information to the new employee will vary depending on the size and nature of the organisation and the role. \u00a0However it is really important that all organisations have a well thought out induction programme. \u00a0This may need to be tailored for certain members of staff, however, eg promoted staff – such as Pope Francis, graduate trainees, senior appointments, technical specialists, temporary staff, job sharers etc. <\/span><\/div>\n
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Without a good induction programme certain problems may arise – poor integration into team, low morale, loss of productivity, failure to reach potential none of which are acceptable and damaging to the business. <\/span><\/div>\n
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Various members of staff could be involved in the process. \u00a0The line manager is very important as they will manage the employee on a day to day basis. \u00a0An HR representative, if appropriate, could ensure that certain admin duties are performed eg bank details are collected and the employee knows what to expect from induction. \u00a0The health and safety officer may explain health and safety issues appropriate to the workplace. \u00a0With large organisations often senior management do a presentation to groups of new starters on the organisation, its history, mission, values and structure. The training officer will outline any training activities that will take place. \u00a0There may be union representatives that meet with the new employee if the organisation is unionised. \u00a0Also there could be a “buddy”, an existing employee, who is assigned to provide the new employee with informal information about the company to help them settle in.\u00a0 <\/span><\/div>\n
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A good induction programme contains the following elements:<\/span><\/div>\n