Induction training refers to activities aimed at settling staff into a new role. Activities may include a tour of the premises, company rules and policies, emergency procedures, introduction to key staff and introduction to their role and expectations. Induction training helps employees settle into their role so they can become productive more quickly. By investing time into employees in this way, managers can make them feel more valued which increases motivation and can reduce labour turnover.

New roles that employees may need induction training for include internships, work experience, internal recruitment and secondments as well as staff who are completely new to the organisation.

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