Information for Managers and Induction Mentors
Why is Induction important?
Induction is the process by which a new member of staff is
effectively integrated into the organisation for the benefit of
both parties. It encompasses all contact from the moment they are
offered the job until they feel part of their team and the
organisation.
Induction is about providing new members of staff with all the
information, support, advice and development they may need. It is
important to recognise that this will be different for each new
person and that changes will be necessary to ensure the information
is relevant to each individual.
The Role of the Manager
- To inform Human Resources of the appointment
- Plan the new member of staff's induction, tailoring
it to the needs of the person, their role and the faculty or
department and customise the checklists
- Plan their first week in detail
- Allocate a mentor, ensure they attend appropriate training and
redistribute some of their work for the duration of the induction
process
- Identify the key departments that the new member of staff
should meet
- Attend regular progress review meetings with the new member of
staff
The Role of the Induction Mentor
- Meet the new member of staff on the first day, introduce them
to the induction programme, specifically the Personal &
Professional Development Handbook, checklists and the timetable of
events
- Introduce the new member of staff to their team and other
members of their faculty/department and arrange future meetings as
required
- Conduct a guided tour of the key facilities at YSJ
- Guide the new member of staff through the induction checklists
and other timetabled activities
- Schedule regular progress meetings with themselves and with the
new member of staff's manager, and ensure these are adhered to
- Liaise with Staff Development and HR as appropriate
- Support the manager with pre-arrival preparation
- Arrange meetings with the team and key members of
staff/departments throughout YSJ
The Local Guide to Induction
A Local Guide to Induction has been produced to support you with
planning your new member of staff's induction. The guide
provides:
- An overview of the generic purpose of induction
- The background leading to the development of the induction
programme
- A summary of the key elements of induction
- Information on the key players, roles and responsibilities
required for successful induction
- Checklists to clarify the key activities which need to be
undertaken to ensure successful induction