Induction, Orientation, and Onboarding of Employees

Induction, orientation, and onboarding are necessary for achieving good motivation and performance of employees in the organization.

Induction
Induction entails welcoming new hires into the culture and performance environment of the company. It is a short-term activity that can be done on the first day of employment.

Examples of induction activities for new staff are:
- Workplace tour
- Reviewing the employee handbook
- Examining the communication systems

Orientation
Orientation motivates the new employee to know the policy and guidelines of the organization.

Examples of orientation and activities are:
- Health, safety, and wellness policy
- Disciplinary regulation
- Grievance handling process
- ICT usage guidelines
- Staff development policy

Onboarding
Onboarding shows the journey of the new hire, from signing the employment contract to joining a work team.

Onboarding areas include:
- Organizational: Knowing the administrative procedures.
- Functional: Setting goals.
- Social: Mentorship and coaching of new employees.
- Cultural: Experiencing organizational stakeholder engagement.

Examples of customized onboarding areas:
- Executive: Knowing the mission and vision of the organization.
- Management: Understanding the performance policies.
- Remote workers: Assessing the telecommuting policy.
- Differently abled staff: Special and comfortable access to work areas.
- Veterans: Understanding the unique skill set.
- Gig workers: Understand work targets.

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