Induction is a process of familiarizing the new recruits to the organization functioning so that they become productive in the least possible time; they are a means of honing the workforce to greater efficiency, precision, and perfection.

Every business, large or small, needs a well-planned induction process. The induction process has to provide all the information that new employees and others need, and are able to assimilate, without being overwhelming or diverting them from the essential process of integration into a team.

The Process

The term \'induction\' is generally used to describe the whole process whereby employees blend in or acclimatize to their new jobs. The aim of the induction process is to help new employees make a smooth, positive adjustment to the workplace. Induction training is all about the basics as well like: shift timings; holiday routine; casual/sick leave policy; location of the cafeteria; dress code; Health and Safety, Terminology, jargon, glossary, definitions of local terms, Organization overview and structure etc. etc.

Induction enables the new employee to gain familiarity with the work environment and to acquire a sense of belonging that will build a commitment to the organization.

A successful induction process has three objectives -

• Helps new employees settle in
• Helps new employees comprehend their responsibilities and what is expected of them
• Ensures the employer receives the benefit of the new employee as quickly as possible

An induction process should also be;

• Flexible and interesting
• Employee centered
• Meets equal opportunities requirements

The Need for Induction

Recruitment is an expensive business as it takes time, money and effort to find the right people to join your company. Efficiently organized and delivered induction training will be your new employees\' first proper impression of you and your enterprise; this makes it an ideal occasion to reinforce their decision to come and work for you.

The purpose of induction is to ensure the effective integration of staff into the organization for the benefit of both parties. Research has shown that a well planned induction program increase staff retention. A well conducted induction ensures new hires are retained, and then settled in speedily and comfortably in a constructive role.

New employees also need to understand the organization\'s goals, values and philosophy; personnel practices, ethics, integrity, corporate social responsibility and the job they\'re required to do. An effective induction process shortens the time it takes to get the new employee to settle down.

An induction process is not simply for new employees. The same benefits can be received by staff who have been promoted or transferred or those who have returned from a long period of absence.

Induction Software\'s

Just as every process of the business is getting automated, so is the induction process. Induction software\'s automates the entire induction training process; from orientation to shift timings; holiday routine; casual/sick leave policy; organization\'s goals, values and philosophy; personnel practices, and job requirement.

These Inductions are often given online and add to the comfort of the new employee, by providing information on demand and as often as required.

By necessity induction training involves rather dry subjects, but with online delivery it can be made more enjoyable, since the matter can be presented creatively in various forms using web based delivery modes such as; flash, animation, power point etc.

With this software in place, induction training can be conducted for individuals or groups on demand and online; eliminating the need for managers to disrupt their daily routine and conduct induction personally.