Induction for Success

Scope

Companies spend thousands of dollars a year on recruitment and selection, yet many fail to realise the full value of their investment because they neglect the induction and socialisation of those they have hired. The first few days on the job have a dramatic impact on future retention. Research shows that individuals make a "mental decision" during their first month as to how long they expect to stay with the organisation, and that socialisation is as important as selection in determining the performance of newcomers and their attitudes towards their new job. Through the development of a comprehensive induction process, new staff members are more likely to adapt quicker to their new environment, become engaged more easily, and as a result become more productive sooner.

Objectives

Provide a clear, succinct program of events that can be managed for each new employee. The four key stages of induction are:

• Pre-employment
• First week
• Week 2 and 4
• End of probation period

Outcomes

• Increased productivity
• Decreased turnover
• Increased engagement
• Increased employee satisfaction
• Increased capability