Global Talent Management Experts
By
Kiran Srinivas K
8/22/2006
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Scorelogix® India
Global Talent Management Experts
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INTRODUCTION
Induction is a systematic process, which enables new employees to become familiar with their job, the PCT, and the other people with whom they will be working. Induction is equally important for staffs that move jobs within the PCT as for new starters.
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PURPOSE
Systematic induction will:
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Introduce new employees to the PCT in a positive way in line with good employment practice. Meet the PCT’s initial legal obligations, in particular relating to Health & Safety. Begin the process of engendering a corporate culture and commitment with in the PCT. Support new employees so that they can effectively and competently carry out their job as soon as possible. Form the basis for further individual development. Demonstrate the PCT’s commitment to investing in its staff. Help support individuals and reduce turnover rates amongst newly appointed staff.
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PRINCIPLES
All employees (full, part time, temporary and permanent) will be properly and fully inducted. Managers have the ultimate responsibility for the effective induction of their staff. The major part of induction happens in the workplace not on an induction course. All staff will receive a copy of the PCT’s Staff Handbook. (A copy will be available via the Intranet also) The effectiveness of the induction process will be evaluated regularly. The process will be structured to ensure that urgent knowledge is communicated immediately (e.g. fire exits) and important but less urgent information is dealt with later. Managers must be aware of the problem of information overload for new staff. New staff will initially be supernumerary or, where this is not possible; will work with an experienced member of staff for an appropriate period. New staff will have access to a co-worker who will assist