Glossary of Human Resources Management and Employee Benefit Terms
Employee induction, also known as employee onboarding, is the process of integrating new employees into a company and its culture. It typically involves a combination of orientation, training, and socialization to help new employees feel welcome, informed, and prepared to contribute to the organization.
The induction process is usually carried out during the first few weeks or months of employment, and its goal is to help new employees become fully functional and productive members of the organization as quickly as possible.
Employee induction, also known as employee onboarding, is the process of integrating new employees into a company and its culture. It typically involves a combination of orientation, training, and socialization to help new employees feel welcome, informed, and prepared to contribute to the organization.
Employee induction is important for several reasons:
The purpose of induction for new employees is to provide them with the information, training, and support they need to be successful in their new role and to become fully integrated into the company culture. An effective induction program can help new employees:
An effective induction program should include the following components:
The length of an induction program can vary depending on the company, the position, and the complexity of the job duties. However, an effective induction program should generally last at least a few weeks to ensure that new employees have enough time to fully understand the company's culture, policies, and procedures, and to learn how to perform their job duties effectively.
Some companies have a formal induction program that lasts for a set amount of time, such as 30 days or 90 days, while others may have an ongoing process that lasts for several months or even up to a year. The key is to provide new employees with the support and resources they need to be successful in their roles and to feel integrated into the company culture.
These are short surveys that can be sent frequently to check what your employees think about an issue quickly. The survey comprises fewer questions (not more than 10) to get the information quickly. These can be administered at regular intervals (monthly/weekly/quarterly).
Having periodic, hour-long meetings for an informal chat with every team member is an excellent way to get a true sense of what’s happening with them. Since it is a safe and private conversation, it helps you get better details about an issue.
eNPS (employee Net Promoter score) is one of the simplest yet effective ways to assess your employee's opinion of your company. It includes one intriguing question that gauges loyalty. An example of eNPS questions include: How likely are you to recommend our company to others? Employees respond to the eNPS survey on a scale of 1-10, where 10 denotes they are ‘highly likely’ to recommend the company and 1 signifies they are ‘highly unlikely’ to recommend it.
Here are some best practices for designing an effective induction program: