Traditionally a new hire after being shown their desk, toilets and kitchen then settle in with a coffee or tea; an informal induction chat often ensues. Next, comes the company starter pack. It is meant to read and digested, but in reality it is perused and dumped in a draw. After all, there is the job to learn and the associated processes and systems.
What next? Often have new hires attend presentations of key departments. When this occurs depends on the starter numbers, then how busy the company, the departments and the presenters prove to be.
Some inductions happen months after starting and may not even be the same for each person. This is a wasted opportunity. It also fails to achieve the key objectives of induction. To get these starters familiarised and integrated with the company environment and their job so they become productive as quickly as possible.
People integration and interaction is still the key component but, is there a better process that manages time, resources and staff?
Yes, Online Induction. Companies are now recognising the benefits of virtual inductions as part of the webinars training solutions wave.
Here are some of the key reasons companies need to update their induction process and protect their new investments – staff.
- Always available, at whatever time, for where ever the location
- Consistent quality, each induction is uniform and repeatable
- Ensures the correct company messages are delivered
- New starters become self reliant quickly and become productive sooner
- Interactive aspects stimulate employee engagement
- Helps the busy manager manage everyone’s time
- Reduces work disruption for all
- Ensure every new employee is inducted
Companies ignore this opportunity to change at their peril. Webcasts, virtual events and e-learning like social media and the app culture is here to stay. Early adoption of online induction can offer advantages over other firms. Why not ensure new joiners get the best start to their career and your company also reaps the benefits.
We would love to hear your thoughts about Online Training Strategy Integration and how that could benefit your organisation?
