INDUCTION TRAINING is absolutely vital for new starters.

Good induction training ensures newstarters are retained, and then settled in quickly and happily to a productive role. This is more thanskills training. It's about the basics that seasoned employees all take for granted. New employeesalso need to understand the organizations mission, goals, values and philosophy; personnelpractices, health and safety rules, and of course the job they're required to do, with clear methods,timescales and expectations. General Organizational Induction Training Checklist 1. Organizational history and background overview2. Organization overview and structure - Who's who (names, roles, responsibilities)3. Ethics and philosophy4. Local issues, if applicable5. Departmental structure and interfaces6. Job specific introduction (technical, non-technical, etc.)7. Site layout, Other sites and locations8. General administration9. Dress codes10. Basic communications overview11. Pay and Benefit12. Facilities and amenities13. Leave policy - time and attendance, absenteeism and lateness, holidays, sickness14. Health insurance, Pension, etc.15. Rights and legal issues16. Personnel systems and records overview17. Access to personal data18. Security19.

Transport and parking20. Discipline procedures21. Career paths22. Training and development23. Appraisals and Self-Assessment24. Awards and Incentives25. Grievance procedures26. Resignation27. Mentoring28. Health and Safety, and hazard reporting29. Physical examinations, eye test etc.30. Essential safety and emergency procedures - fire drill, first aid, Accident reporting, PersonalProtective Equipment31. Use, care, and issue of tools and equipment32. Restricted areas, access, passes33. Hygiene toilets, washrooms34. Food and drink35. Smoking areas and policy36. Cleanliness and Other housekeeping issues