Unit 6 Induction Prepared by Martha Namutuwa Learning objectives
Define Induction Explain the model of Induction Outline benefits of induction Explain cost of induction
2 Induction
Definitions “First impressions last” – ability to impress the candidate in the first days of his/her work environment. It is a formal process of familiarising new employees with the organisation, their job and their work. Act or movement to accommodate an individual or group of people as swiftly as possible and to get him/her actively involved with his/her environment to ensure optimal productivity.
Induction stages
Anticipatory/induction stage Variety of expectations by the candidate about the job , organisation based on the encounters provided by the advertisement instrument used e.g newspaper
Encounter/orientation stage New employer started work and facing the reality of the job. Employer is provided with policies rules and reporting lines. This help an employee to cope and manage to control stress.
settling in/socialisation stage New worker adopt and feel like part of the organisation. Buddy or on boarding induction programme serve as an adviser to the new employee, may help ensure that the settling in is success.
Induction process aim to achieve the
following: Process aimed at making the newcomer feel at ease. Involves: Reducing anxiety/tension Creating a feeling of security Creating a realistic expectations on the part of the employee. Creating a foundation for the integration of personal and organisational objectives. Making the employee become productive as soon as possible Employees are provided with information such as: pg 112
Objectives of the Induction program:
To welcome staff to the organisation Provide staff with info to assist them to settle in and become familiar with the working environment Provide new staff with overview of mission and goals of the company. To ensure that new staff have an awareness of the functions and operations of various departments within the company. To provide reference source and contact person that they can access in their first few months of working. Responsibility for induction
Induction is not a responsibility of the Human Resource department only, but a team effort. Page 113 for detail explanation.
People involve in induction are as follows:
Head of The supervisor HR department department
Shop steward/staff Mentor representative
New employee Cost and Benefits of an Induction Programme
Cost of induction
Direct cost
Overhead cost of induction
Intangible cost of inductio Benefits of an Induction Programme
Higher job satisfaction
Lower labor turnover
Greater commitment to values and goals
Higher performance as a result of faster learning times
Reduction of absenteeism
Improved manager/subordinate relationships
Better understanding of company policies and procedures
Alleviates employee anxieties
Cost of Induction Programme
Cost of Induction Lost days of productivity while new person is being hired. Overtime – people required to work longer hours in order to meet production quotas. Cost of output lost during the training period of new employees Cost of spoilage due to untrained labour Cost of direct working time involved in training new comers.
Cost of Induction Programme
Overhead cost of Induction Routine costs of termination Replacement costs Training costs Inspection costs due to presence of untrained persons Cost of under-utilised capital equipment Maintenance costs Added costs due to increase occurrence of incidents.
Cost of Induction Programme
Intangible cost of Induction Loss of customer good due to late deliveries Negative effect of high turn over Shallow potential in labour force , due to few persons surviving to fill more responsible jobs High LTO reduce teamwork Cost of lowering morale among the remaining employees
Training Giving new employees or present employees the skills the need to perform jobs.more detail on page 116 60 117
Four steps in training process. Implement Need Instructional the analysis design step programme
Feedback Evaluation of and the training improvement intervention Types of training Details page 117
On the job Informal Apprenticeship training learning
Job instruction Lectures training The end QUESTIONS