Questions and Answers on Companies and Employees

1.1 Describe the benefits of induction
By having an organised and well structured induction process there are many benefits to both the company and the new employee.
From the company’s perspective it is vital that the employee integrates into the company successfully as the main aim of the company is to retain the new employee. By having a clear and concise induction process, this creates a professional first impression of the company and gives the employee a positive mindset and outlook. If a new employee is not retained this will cost the company both time and money.
Another positive effect for the company is the business productivity rate of the employee. This can increase dramatically if the employee goes through a well structured induction process.
From the employees’ point of view, a thorough, clear and well laid out induction can be the difference between staying at the company and deciding that the company is not for them. According to research (Alarcon, G 2008) “90% of new staff members decide whether to leave an organisation within their first 6 months”. This is a remarkably high statistic and demonstrates the importance of a good induction process. A good induction will show the employee the aspirations, objectives and overall outlook of the company and will;

• Make the employee feel at home and familiarise them with their new working environment
• Ensure they get to know other employees within the business and build relationships
• Ensure accurate information is passed on between the company and the new employee
• Keep the new employee focused
• Ensure they get to know their new role and responsibilities
• Go through the Health and Safety policies and procedures of the company
• Improve the immediate effectiveness ...

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...to an individual it can help to motivate or develop the person. It can help an individual adjust their usual attitudes and behaviours in the workplace, creating a more efficient employee. It can also help develop relationships within the business and it can make the employee feel like a valued member of the team.
When receiving feedback, people can react in many different ways. From being ecstatic due to being praised for the work they do, to being reduced to tears and anger. The 5 stages in which people tend to react are:
Denial – Reject what they have been told
Emotion – Depending on the circumstances this could be happy, sad or angry
Justification – Trying to understand the feedback they have been given
Acceptance – Realises the feedback is constructive and that they should take it on board
Choice – The individual must then decide what they are going to change