pre-induction
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hink back to the last time you started a new job. How long was it before you knew where to get a cup of tea? Or who to speak to about resetting your password? Or how to use that complicated piece of software which you have to do battle with twice a year? Chances are, it was sometime in your first week or two after joining. It is very likely that this was the first experience you had of your organisation’s learning programme. But more organisations are starting to realise the benefits of setting up a comprehensive pre-induction programme. In this article, we cover the questions to ask ourselves to help us design an effective pre-induction programme.
Why do you need pre-induction? There are several benefits of making learning available before the new joiner’s start date. The first few days of a new role are often spent learning information which could easily be reviewed before joining. Giving new joiners an overview of things like the company values, the structure and the history of the organisation prior to their first day means they can arrive with a foundation layer of knowledge of their new company and role, and they don’t waste time in their all-important first week in the workplace. The gap between accepting a job offer and actually starting a new job can span several weeks or even months depending on the current notice period, so offering learning during this time also enables us to keep momentum going. It can
34 Who is it for?
Virtually all new starters can benefit from some information or learning content before their start date, and some may actively seek out this information independently online in the absence of any official content. To ensure they are finding accurate, up-to-date information and not turning to third-party forums or Google, it is best to ensure they have access to content created and curated by you. One way to ensure all new starters only access relevant material is to introduce role filters to the pre-induction portal. This way, new salespeople will see different content to new HR employees, and new managers will see content related to leadership which would not be useful for those in other roles. There will be some content which will be useful for everyone, such as the company history and overview, which can be made available in all of the different content streams.
What should (and shouldn’t) it contain? Imagine you are starting a new job in the near future. What questions are you likely to have in your first few days? Everyone has had the experience of starting a new job, so try to get input from people throughout your organisation, from graduates
e.learning age june 2015
Kayleigh Tanner suggests six questions to ask to help design a successful pre-induction programme
be beneficial to maintain motivation and excitement about the new position, so equipping new starters with learning material is a way to make sure they continue to look forward to their new role.
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