Getting new workers started
What to include in an induction programme
Information should be provided at a rate that allows the worker
to take it in and understand it properly. Explain what the business
does. You may like to arrange sessions with different members of
staff so they can explain their role in relation to the business'
activities. General areas to cover include:
Administration
- salary, bank details, P45, National Insurance number etc
- provide details of any company pension scheme
- give them a copy of any procedures and handbooks
- provide any uniforms and standard equipment they will use
Terms and conditions of employment
It is a legal requirement for employers to give their employees
a written statement of terms and conditions of employment. It is
a good idea to go through this during the induction and give them
details of issues such as:
- hours of work - including breaks
- sickness and holiday procedures
- disciplinary and grievance procedures
Use
our interactive tool to create a written statement of employment.
Health and safety
You are legally required to provide workers with any health and
safety information they need to carry out their job safely. Provide
them with a copy of the business' health and safety policy and get
them to sign it once they have read it.
You must inform them - preferably on the first day - of fire safety
procedures and what to do if the fire alarm sounds. If there are
particular hazards (in a factory, or on a building site for example)
you have a duty of care to ensure that new employees are made aware
of them and what precautions need to be taken.
Tour of the building
Show the new worker where they will be working and the location
of any facilities.
Introduction to colleagues
A number of people are likely to be involved during an induction,
these could include:
- their line manager
- those responsible for HR or training
- the health and safety officer
- trade union/employee representatives
Introduction to the job
Briefly take them through what their job entails and how
this fits in with the rest of the business.
Office systems
Make sure the worker knows how to operate any office equipment they
will be using and show them where everything is kept.
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