TrainingInduction

It is important that businesses invest in training and development to enhance staff skills. The type of training offered can have different costs and benefits to an organisation.

Part ofBusiness managementManagement of people

Induction

Induction training is offered to new employees when they join an organisation and usually includes:

  • a tour of the premises
  • health and safety information
  • specific training on any duties/skills required to do the job
  • company policies such as holiday entitlement and absence procedures
  • introduction to colleagues
AdvantagesDisadvantages
Employees will settle quickly into the jobTakes time so reduces output
Employees will be made aware of important health and safety issues before starting the job
Employees will understand who the main personnel in the organisation are
AdvantagesEmployees will settle quickly into the job
DisadvantagesTakes time so reduces output
AdvantagesEmployees will be made aware of important health and safety issues before starting the job
Disadvantages
AdvantagesEmployees will understand who the main personnel in the organisation are
Disadvantages