Recruitment and Induction and the importance of communication and consistency of approach.
Induction is a method used to welcome newly recruited staff to the workplace. The induction process aims to introduce the new recruit to the organisation and to new colleagues, to the organisations policies, procedures and objectives, and provides employees with a footing in their new position. Each of the organisations discussed in Case Studies 1-3 have implemented a carefully thought out induction process to welcome their newly recruited staff to their company.
A similarity in methods at these three organisations is seen in how the induction phase blends gradually on to training and development or performance management, ensuring continuity and avoiding causing a sense of abandonment for the employee. Beginning to focus on training and development during the early stages as these organisations have done, demonstrates a commitment to the new employee’s career development and helps to lower turnover thus cutting future recruitment costs.
