The document discusses induction and orientation programs for new employees. It defines induction as welcoming new employees and giving them basic information to start their job happily and productively. Orientation is described as a part of induction that provides more detailed training, including introducing employees to different departments and providing on-the-job training. The document outlines objectives, advantages, disadvantages, and examples of different methods for orientation programs. It stresses that without effective orientation, new employees may have low morale, lower productivity, and difficulties integrating fully.

1. INDUCTION AND ORIENTATION

2. DEFINITION

3. ´Induction is the process of receiving and
welcoming employees when they first joint the
company and giving them the basic
information they need to settle down quickly
and happily and start workµ.
By Michael Armstrong

4. MEANING

5. New employees are welcomed and introduced to company
practices and policies.

6. First step in building a two way relationship between the
organization and the employee.

7. Make them familiar with their job

8. OBJECTIVES OF INDUCTION

9. To intimate them about the Mission, Aims and Objectives
of the Company.

10. Provides Information.

11. To generate interest.

12. Clarify roles and responsibilities.

13. Introduction to workmates

14. ADVANTAGES OF INDUCTION

15. Employees learn the employer standards.

16. Helps to maintain rules of the organization

17. Structure of company made known to employees

18. Quality standards made known.

19. No chaos