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Inducting staff

Half day

Target group:All supervisors (academic and general staff) with accountability for inducting staff
Group size:Maximum of 16
Level 1-2 program:Suitable for staff with limited experience, for staff wishing to refresh their skills or for more experienced staff.
Schedule:
Date:Monday 3 March 2008
Time:9:00am - 1:00pm
Venue:Devon Room, Staff Development, level 1, 700 Blackburn Road, Clayton
Apply by:Friday 22 February 2008
Cost: Nill - Monash staff only
Catering:Morning tea will be provided
To apply:On-line application form

Overview

Induction is the process of helping staff make the transition into a new workplace, a new role or area of responsibility. Managers and supervisors have a critical role to play in assisting new employees gain familiarity with their work environment and acquire a sense of belonging that will build commitment to the University. This Half day program is designed to assist participants to effectively orient and induct new members of staff who join Monash, as well as existing staff making role transitions.

Intended Outcomes

  • Understanding of the importance and benefits of induction
  • Understanding of the roles and responsibilities of key people in the induction process
  • Knowledge of the essential stages of effective induction
  • Ability to plan relevant and effective induction training
  • Ability to work with administrative staff to coordinate and deliver new employee orientation and induction activities
  • Knowledge of University services relevant and useful to new staff

Course Content

  • What is induction? Induction as part of a process
  • Why induct?  Benefits for new staff and the University
  • Who should receive induction training?  Different categories of inductees
  • Who inducts?  Roles and responsibilities of key people
  • The essential stages of an effective induction program
  • Key skills for inducting staff
  • Issues in induction, e.g. mentoring
  • Useful University services

Learning Approach

  • Theoretical presentation
  • Group discussion
  • Case studies
  • Checklists
  • Self-analysis questionnaires
  • Action planning

Handouts

A booklet of course notes will be provided, including a range of induction tools such as checklists.

Staff induction resources