Employee/Staff Induction

Induction is concerned with introducing or orienting a new employee
to his work-group, supervisor and the organisation.  It is the beginning of the
fusion process which helps integration between the organisation goals and
the personal goals of the new employee.  It generates a feeling of
belongingness to the organization.

State the purpose of induction.
i. To build the new employee’s confidence in the organization.
ii. To promote a feeling of belonging and loyalty to the organization.
iii. To eliminate false impressions about the organizations from the new
employee’s mind.
iv. To give the new entrant the information he needs such as location of
restrooms, cafeteria, work time, leave rules, etc.
v. Tofoster a close relationship between the old and new workers and
supervisors.