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What is Induction?
When staff join an organisation a distinction is often made between
their orientation and their induction to the new work environment.
The orientation of new staff is usually seen as comprising a short one-off
briefing session and the provision of basic information, for example in
the form of an information kit.
Induction refers to the process of helping people make the transition
into a new workplace, a new role or area of responsibility. It is considered
to be a continuous process which generally starts with contact prior to
taking up employment and proceeds through arrival, first days/weeks on
the job and generally up to the third month of employment.
Effective orientation and induction is essential for all staff regardless
of category or conditions of employment. The process takes into account:
- The particular characteristics of the local workplace that the new
staff member is entering. This includes specifics related to
individual faculties, departments and the functions of the local
workplace
- The wider context, ie. orientation to Monash University and the
context of higher education
- The appropriate coaching and monitoring of performance of the new
staff member, so that an informed decision may be made by both the new
staff member
and their supervisor with respect to confirmation of employment at the completion
of a probationary period.
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