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Unit 3: HR Planning, Recruitment, Selection, Placement and Induction

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• Training avenues
• Counselling

• Insurance, medical, recreation, retirement benefits
3. Introductions

• To supervisors
• To co-workers
• To trainers

• To employee counsellors
4. Job Duties
• Job location

• Job tasks
• Job safety needs
• Overview of jobs

• Job objectives
• Relationship with other jobs

3.6.1 Types of Induction Programmes

General Induction Programme
Once an offer of employment has been extended and accepted, the final stage in procurement
function is concluded. The individual has then to be oriented towards the job and the
organization. This is formally done through a process known as induction or orientation.
Induction is a welcoming process-the idea is to welcome the candidate, make him feel at
home in the changed surroundings and to introduce him to the practices, policies and
purposes of the organization. The necessity of an induction programme is that when a person
joins an organization, he may feel strange, shy, insecure and or nervous. Induction leads to
reduction of such anxieties.
Specific Orientation Programme

Specific orientation is conducted by the foreman. Induction is specific and requires skill on
the part of the foreman. A new employee must be provided operational knowledge that is
specific to the position and location. The immediate boss (foreman) is responsible for such
induction and training.
Every new employee should know:

(i) the people he/she works with
(ii) the work he is responsible for
(iii) the result to be accomplished
(iv) the current status of the work

(v) his relationships in the organization

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