Induction

• What are the rules regarding hours of work?
  
• What time will I commence work?
  
• How and when do I get paid?
  
• Where will I park the car?
  
• Who will I ask for when I get to work?
  
• What do I need to bring with me?
  
• Can I make personal phone calls?
  
• What kinds of clothes are suitable to wear?
  
• Where will I get lunch?
  
• Who do I go to if I have a problem?
  
• What will my desk and work area be like?
  
• Who will be able to help me with my questions?
  
• How available will my boss be?
  
• Where are the toilets, lunchroom, etc.?
  
• Will I know how to use the copier, fax, etc.?
  
• What happens about internal and external mail?
  
• How does the phone and voicemail system work?
  
• How do I get access to my computer?
  
• What are the security precautions used?
  
• What do I need to do first? How will I know I am doing the right things?
  
• When will I get some real work?
  
• What kind of resources are available?

• Allocate buddy.
  
• Order business cards.
  
• Prepare new employee’s desk.
  
• Order new employee’s stationery.
  
• Telephone listing.
  
• Organisational chart.
  
• Building plan.
  
• Key contact listing.
  
• Organise meetings for others involved in induction.

• Receives outline of induction program.
  
• Completes employment forms.
  
• Receives advice on wages, deductions, pay.
  
• Provides their banking details.
  
• Is explained their leave entitlements and reporting absences.
  
• Provided with security details and security pass or key.
  
• Shown car park space.
  
• Receives explanation of emergency evacuation procedures.
  
• Has smoking policy explained.
  
• Has hours of work explained.
  
• Receives a copy of the Company car policy (if applicable).
  
• Is provided with a job description.
  
• Receives a brief outline of how their job and department fit into the organisation.
  
• Receives a job outline - duties and responsibilities.
  
• Is explained performance and quality standards expected.
  
• Is introduced to the person who will teach them the details of their job (Buddy).

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