INDUCTION PROGRAM :INDUCTION PROGRAM INDUCT NEW STAFF
INDUCTION :INDUCTION HOW TO EFFECTIVELY INDUCT NEW STAFF
WHAT IS INDUCTION :
Arrangements made by or on behalf of the management to familiarize the new employee with the working organization, welfare and safety matters, general conditions of employment and the work of the departments in which he is to be employed. It is a continuous process starting from the first contact with the employer.
2 TYPES OF ORIENTATION
General Organization Orientation
Departmental Orientation – Brief explanation of duties & responsibilities
HR Objective 4
OBJECTIVE :OBJECTIVE OBJECTIVE
To help new staff first impressions positive, that he/she belong in the company, feel welcome and supported;
To gain a positive perception in the local workplace;
To assists & understand the culture and values;
To potentially retaining staff longer;
To Improve staff efficiency, work standards, revenue and profits;
To Improve staff morale
PROJECT OVERVIEW :PROJECT OVERVIEW ORIENTATION BOOKLET CONSISTS OF THE FOLLOWING:
Introduction
Explain Work Schedule
Explain Attendance Requirements
Explain General Rules
Explain Training Program
Meal
Explain Relation of Work to Others
Explain Importance of Job
Quality /Quantity of Work
Safety
Explain Pay Policies
Explain benefits
Disciplinary Procedures
Review Position Description
INDUSTION PROGRAMMES :INDUSTION PROGRAMMES EFFECTIVENESS OF INDUSTION PROGRAMMES
The effectiveness of induction can be measured by measuring labour turnover in three specific ways. These are:
The survival curve, which measures an employer's ability to retain its entrants. It shows employee wastage as a curve which can be divided into the induction crisis, differential transit and settled connection.
The labour turnover and retention rates, which measure leavers as a proportion of the labour force, and the average length of service.
The length of service distribution, which shows the employer's ability to build a stable team.
Reference: Human Resource Management in the Hospitality Industry by Michael Boella and Steven Goss-Turner. Pp 101-104.
STAFF INDUCTION :STAFF INDUCTION STEPS IN STAFF INDUCTION
Manager greets trainee and welcomes them
Manager checks the trainee's uniform
Manager issues additional uniform items (apron, POS key or card, crumb scraper etc)
Manager demonstrates how to punch in on time clock
Trainee completes all new hire paperwork
Manager reviews Employee Handbook
Manager reviews Employee Safety Manual
Manager reviews company's Sexual Harassment policies.
Manager reviews appropriate job descriptions
Manager reviews company mission statement and value statement
Manager reviews rules for personnel (uniform, appearance, attendance, tardiness, scheduling procedures, paydays, meals, breaks, vacation policy, security for personal possessions, personal phone calls, accidents, side work, lost and found procedures, tip reporting, how walkouts are handled, pre-shift meetings, secret shopper reports, the importance of cleanliness and sanitation, how guest birthdays are handled, discipline and warning notices, emergency procedures, team work, and behaviour that will result in immediate termination).
Trainee is given a tour (show around)
Trainee attends pre-shift meeting
Trainee follows a trainer during the shift
Trainee eats training meal with manager
Trainee takes orientation test
Trainee punches out.
STAFF INDUCTION :STAFF INDUCTION ORIENTATION CHECKLIST (Same Orientation Booklet but in details)
Words of welcome
History of the company
Company culture
Service philosophy of the company
Organizational structure of the company
Sexual Harassment policy
Review of job descriptions, hours and days to work, job duties and responsibilities
Rate of pay, pay policies, and periods
Gratuities and tip reporting
Employee benefits
Break periods and meal hours
Review of rules and conduct and employee handbook
Unforeseen absences and tardiness
Review of Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
Fill out and sign W-4
Tour of operation and work unit
Introduction to co-workers
To whom to report, when, and where
List of frequently called phone numbers
Sanitation and safety procedures
Performance evaluations and salary increases
Career development and opportunities for promotion
Progressive discipline
Ground for termination
Emergency situations
STAFF INDUCTION :STAFF INDUCTION ORIENTATION CHECKLIST (Same Orientation Booklet but in details)
Words of welcome
History of the company
Company culture
Service philosophy of the company
Organizational structure of the company
Sexual Harassment policy
Review of job descriptions, hours and days to work, job duties and responsibilities
Rate of pay, pay policies, and periods
Gratuities and tip reporting
Employee benefits
Break periods and meal hours
Review of rules and conduct and employee handbook
Unforeseen absences and tardiness
Review of Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
Fill out and sign W-4
Tour of operation and work unit
Introduction to co-workers
To whom to report, when, and where
List of frequently called phone numbers
Sanitation and safety procedures
Performance evaluations and salary increases
Career development and opportunities for promotion
Progressive discipline
Ground for termination
Emergency situations
EMPLOYEE INDUCTION :EMPLOYEE INDUCTION WHO SHOULD CONDUCT OR BE ACTIVELY INVOLVED IN AN EMPLOYEE INDUCTION:
Members of HR
To prepare a welcome letter to the new hire.
A plain and simple letter welcoming the person to the organization.
The contents should be brief with no reference to job responsibilities, instructions regarding tests or enclosed forms to be completed.
To complete all prehire forms, set up any necessary files including payroll and benefits, employee handbook
To schedule the new hire’s organizational orientation and communicate this information to the manager
To plan, schedule and prepare departmental representation
STAFF INDUCTION :STAFF INDUCTION B. Members of the management
1. New hie’s manager
To inform members of the department the arrival of the new employee. Information to include start date, job responsibilities, a brief statement of the employee’s background, it should be friendly and informative.
Needs to ensure that the new hire’s workstation or office is ready for his arrival
Supply the employee with Agenda of the day, essential office supplies, map/floor plan, organizational and departmental charts, reading materials (procedures manual/SOP’s;, access Materials (keys, access passes, security codes), Food and Beverage Locations
Introduce the new hire to others. These introductions should include individuals from the same department as well as employees in other units
Familiarization with the office
Discussion of topics such as:
Departmental Responsibilities
Interrelationship between the employee’s department and other departments
Department Structure
Departmental Culture
Job Duties and Responsibilities
Confidentiality
Performance Expectations
Hours of Work
Meal and Break Periods
Payroll
Personal Telephone Calls and Personal Use of the Computer
Reporting Relationships
Vacation Scheduling
Introduce a “buddy” system. The “buddy” is assigned to assist the new employee and will serve as a good role model or assign a “mentor”. The “mentor” is usually more experienced and who is able to help the new person learn about the job and the employer. The role of the mentor compared to a “buddy” is more extensive and long lasting than simply assisting the new employee.
2. Senior members from various departments
To welcome the new employee
Describe briefly the primary functions of the respective departments
Discuss how each unit relates to the organization as a whole
STAFF INDUCTION :STAFF INDUCTION C. Experts in Specific Topics
Benefits expert, salary administrators, members of training and development to discuss growth opportunities
Notes:
1. Diane Arthur (2000). Recruiting, Interviewing, Selecting & Orienting New Employees. (4th ed.). New York, USA: American Management Association
2. Margaret Dale (2000). A Manager’s Guide to Recruitment & Selection. (2nd ed.). London and Sterling, VA: Kogan Page