Importance of HR Induction in New Employee Orientation Hi All,
I am currently working on the HR Induction revamp for our organization.
To give a background, in our organization we have multiple departmental induction during the new hire orientation.
Of which, HR induction is one of them.
Would like to know your thoughts on the below mentioned areas.
Please feel free to share your views/opinions on the same.
1. What is the need for an HR in this communication?
2. As a new hire/new employee what are their expectations out of this session?
3. What are the new trends (apart from PPT, Word docs, Manuals) in this communication?
4. What kind of an experience are they expecting to go through during this induction?
5. How/what is the best way of communicating to the new hires?
( Making sure its not an overload or they don't feel bored)
6. Who is the best person to communicate?
This, I felt is something unique which I have not been able to get any info so far.
The best way is to discuss/share those thoughts.
Just in case, if you need to send/share/discuss any information please feel free to get in touch with me on [IMG]https://www.citehr.com/?emage=670a937a1beef2881b1819213719ad3e[/IMG].
Thank you,
Have a nice day ahead!!!
Regards,
Anil R
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From India, Bangalore
1I am currently working on the HR Induction revamp for our organization.
To give a background, in our organization we have multiple departmental induction during the new hire orientation.
Of which, HR induction is one of them.
Would like to know your thoughts on the below mentioned areas.
Please feel free to share your views/opinions on the same.
1. What is the need for an HR in this communication?
2. As a new hire/new employee what are their expectations out of this session?
3. What are the new trends (apart from PPT, Word docs, Manuals) in this communication?
4. What kind of an experience are they expecting to go through during this induction?
5. How/what is the best way of communicating to the new hires?
( Making sure its not an overload or they don't feel bored)
6. Who is the best person to communicate?
This, I felt is something unique which I have not been able to get any info so far.
The best way is to discuss/share those thoughts.
Just in case, if you need to send/share/discuss any information please feel free to get in touch with me on [IMG]https://www.citehr.com/?emage=670a937a1beef2881b1819213719ad3e[/IMG].
Thank you,
Have a nice day ahead!!!
Regards,
Anil R
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From India, Bangalore
Dear Anil,
Here are my answers to your questions
1. What is the need for an HR in this communication?
In many orgs Hr is seen as a just a support organization that comes to the fray only when some "people" based action/project needs to be implemented. It becomes hard for an employee to know who are the people they can get in touch with hence its imperative that HR form a part of the induction program not only as a presenter but as a convener!
2. As a new hire/new employee what are their expectations out of this session?
1) They should understand first about the company's values, vision, goals etd
2) they should be aware of the org. structure
3) They should be made aware of the people practices
4) they should be made aware of policies such as leave, medical, insurance, performance management, promotion, job rotation, secondment, TDS, travel policy etc
5) Their appointment letter and break up of their Salary structure should be explained
6) They should be told of certain employee benefits e.g. Training programs, club, compensations, holiday list, employee discounts, employee engagement practices
3. What are the new trends (apart from PPT, Word docs, Manuals) in this communication?
Have a good brochure designed!
Place important information on the desktop wallpapers!
create a ready to use flash presentation that is self readable!
4. What kind of an experience are they expecting to go through during this induction?
they should find it as involving as possible!
they should be made to believe that they have made the right decision by choosing your organization!
They should feel that they are aware of the culture and hence can easily blend in!
5. How/what is the best way of communicating to the new hires?
( Making sure its not an overload or they don't feel bored)
By way of a flash presentation!
But face to face program is always great! Make it more like a facilitated training program with a lot of activities like energizers, introduction sessions etc!
6. Who is the best person to communicate?
The HR Asst. Manager, HR Manager, HR exec! However make sure that if there is a group or even a single person induction, then the head honcho viz president, CEO, CLO, CFO get to meet the new employees!!
Thats it!
If you have any questions please feel free to contact me!
I designed the Induction program in my last organization (a two day induction program for batches of 30-40 new hires that included all levels!)
Regards
Kenneth Lewis
Corporate Learning Strategist
09004038788
From India, Mumbai
Here are my answers to your questions
1. What is the need for an HR in this communication?
In many orgs Hr is seen as a just a support organization that comes to the fray only when some "people" based action/project needs to be implemented. It becomes hard for an employee to know who are the people they can get in touch with hence its imperative that HR form a part of the induction program not only as a presenter but as a convener!
2. As a new hire/new employee what are their expectations out of this session?
1) They should understand first about the company's values, vision, goals etd
2) they should be aware of the org. structure
3) They should be made aware of the people practices
4) they should be made aware of policies such as leave, medical, insurance, performance management, promotion, job rotation, secondment, TDS, travel policy etc
5) Their appointment letter and break up of their Salary structure should be explained
6) They should be told of certain employee benefits e.g. Training programs, club, compensations, holiday list, employee discounts, employee engagement practices
3. What are the new trends (apart from PPT, Word docs, Manuals) in this communication?
Have a good brochure designed!
Place important information on the desktop wallpapers!
create a ready to use flash presentation that is self readable!
4. What kind of an experience are they expecting to go through during this induction?
they should find it as involving as possible!
they should be made to believe that they have made the right decision by choosing your organization!
They should feel that they are aware of the culture and hence can easily blend in!
5. How/what is the best way of communicating to the new hires?
( Making sure its not an overload or they don't feel bored)
By way of a flash presentation!
But face to face program is always great! Make it more like a facilitated training program with a lot of activities like energizers, introduction sessions etc!
6. Who is the best person to communicate?
The HR Asst. Manager, HR Manager, HR exec! However make sure that if there is a group or even a single person induction, then the head honcho viz president, CEO, CLO, CFO get to meet the new employees!!
Thats it!
If you have any questions please feel free to contact me!
I designed the Induction program in my last organization (a two day induction program for batches of 30-40 new hires that included all levels!)
Regards
Kenneth Lewis
Corporate Learning Strategist
09004038788
From India, Mumbai
Dear Kenneth,
Thank you for your inputs and time taken to share the same.
It really helps in getting a clarity of thought after reading your inputs.
Great to see someone replying to this post after a fortnight!!!
Should I be needing any further assistance/clarification will get in touch with you.
Thank you once again,
Have a nice day!!!
Regards,
Anil R
From India, Bangalore
Thank you for your inputs and time taken to share the same.
It really helps in getting a clarity of thought after reading your inputs.
Great to see someone replying to this post after a fortnight!!!
Should I be needing any further assistance/clarification will get in touch with you.
Thank you once again,
Have a nice day!!!
Regards,
Anil R
From India, Bangalore
Dear Anil Sir
I'm an MBA Student currently in my last sem. I had done my project with Le Meridien and really was involved in the HR Processes and my topic ws relating to Attrition and Retention n i found out that Induction plays a major role when an employee has just entered the org, its their very step into the family, n usually orgs take the Induction programs as a very casual program which shouldnt be d case.
N especially in d hotel industry since we have a rigid hiearchy to be followed the lower level employees are usually left out n r not involved very much in the Induction.
And this becomes the first failing step to retain the employees where they are not connected with their org.
So the crux is every organization should make it a point to involve every single employee whether of a high or a low level in the Induction program.
This ws one of the conclusions i drew from my research study.
Regards
Sonia G
From India, Pune
I'm an MBA Student currently in my last sem. I had done my project with Le Meridien and really was involved in the HR Processes and my topic ws relating to Attrition and Retention n i found out that Induction plays a major role when an employee has just entered the org, its their very step into the family, n usually orgs take the Induction programs as a very casual program which shouldnt be d case.
N especially in d hotel industry since we have a rigid hiearchy to be followed the lower level employees are usually left out n r not involved very much in the Induction.
And this becomes the first failing step to retain the employees where they are not connected with their org.
So the crux is every organization should make it a point to involve every single employee whether of a high or a low level in the Induction program.
This ws one of the conclusions i drew from my research study.
Regards
Sonia G
From India, Pune
Thanks Kenneth Lewis for your inputs.Thanks Sonia G, Appreciate your conclusion too.
I would also like to add to the discussion.
1.What is the need for an HR in this communication?
The HR is involved in the formulation of the policy and guidelines for the company. So the interaction about the culture of the company can be better told by HR. Induction is like an opportunity for the new employee and the HR as well. The new joinee is in more receptive state during the induction, and he/she will carry the information all along his working tenure.
2. As a new hire/new employee what are their expectations out of this session?
The expectations can be divided into 3P’s PERSON, PREMISES, and PROCESS.
PERSON: - The concerned persons, Reporting Manager, The organogram, Who’s who of the company.
PREMISES: - Canteen, Conference room, work station etc.
PROCESS: - Leaves, Appraisal, Training, compensation, other benefits, other polices…
3.What are the new trends (apart from PPT, Word docs, Manuals) in this communication?
Something handy to read out for the new employee can be given.
4. What kind of an experience are they expecting to go through during this induction?
As the employee is new to that specific environment, so he/she must be looking for someone who can clarify the doubts.
5. How/what is the best way of communicating to the new hires?
(Making sure it’s not an overload or they don't feel bored)
HR should make him feel as he/she is a part of the organization. And he is always welcomed for any support.
The new employee should be introduced with his reporting manager.
6. Who is the best person to communicate?
The HR representative.
Regards,
Shweta
From India
I would also like to add to the discussion.
1.What is the need for an HR in this communication?
The HR is involved in the formulation of the policy and guidelines for the company. So the interaction about the culture of the company can be better told by HR. Induction is like an opportunity for the new employee and the HR as well. The new joinee is in more receptive state during the induction, and he/she will carry the information all along his working tenure.
2. As a new hire/new employee what are their expectations out of this session?
The expectations can be divided into 3P’s PERSON, PREMISES, and PROCESS.
PERSON: - The concerned persons, Reporting Manager, The organogram, Who’s who of the company.
PREMISES: - Canteen, Conference room, work station etc.
PROCESS: - Leaves, Appraisal, Training, compensation, other benefits, other polices…
3.What are the new trends (apart from PPT, Word docs, Manuals) in this communication?
Something handy to read out for the new employee can be given.
4. What kind of an experience are they expecting to go through during this induction?
As the employee is new to that specific environment, so he/she must be looking for someone who can clarify the doubts.
5. How/what is the best way of communicating to the new hires?
(Making sure it’s not an overload or they don't feel bored)
HR should make him feel as he/she is a part of the organization. And he is always welcomed for any support.
The new employee should be introduced with his reporting manager.
6. Who is the best person to communicate?
The HR representative.
Regards,
Shweta
From India
Dear Anil,
there are some other innovative methods that can be tried
1) Have a walkabout arranged, showing the facilties, cabins, exits, washrooms, cafeteria, library, may be also introducing them to people along the way!
2) Add another badge to their icard which may read "I am new, so were you! So please help me" or "I am willing to learn, Are you willing to teach" or "I have joined here to help our organization grow" or " I am the newest member of the family"
you can take the badge from them after 1 month
3) Have a corporate video made and presented, that contains the job that you do, welcome note from the board and the heads, testimonials by employees etc!! This has a really good impact since many times the management may not be available!
4) Have bouquets organized for them, which shows apperciation!
Regards
Kenneth Lewis
From India, Mumbai
there are some other innovative methods that can be tried
1) Have a walkabout arranged, showing the facilties, cabins, exits, washrooms, cafeteria, library, may be also introducing them to people along the way!
2) Add another badge to their icard which may read "I am new, so were you! So please help me" or "I am willing to learn, Are you willing to teach" or "I have joined here to help our organization grow" or " I am the newest member of the family"
you can take the badge from them after 1 month
3) Have a corporate video made and presented, that contains the job that you do, welcome note from the board and the heads, testimonials by employees etc!! This has a really good impact since many times the management may not be available!
4) Have bouquets organized for them, which shows apperciation!
Regards
Kenneth Lewis
From India, Mumbai
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