Objectives

Induction serves the following purposes:

1.      Removes fears: A new worker steps into an organisation as a stranger. She is new to the other people, workplace and work environment. She is not very sure regarding what he is supposed to do. Induction helps a new worker overcome such fears and perform better on the job.

1. It assists him in knowing more about the company:
2. The job, its content, rules, policies and regulations.
3. The people with whom he is assumed to interact.
4. The terms & conditions of employment.

2.      Creates a good impression: Another reason of induction is to make the newcomer feel at home and build up a sense of pride in the organisation. Induction helps him to:

1.   Adjust and accept to new demands of the job.
2.   Get along with people.
3.   Get off to a well start.

Through induction, a new worker is able to see more obviously as to what he is supposed to do, how nice the colleagues are, how significant s is the job, etc. He may pose questions and seek out clarifications on issues associating to his job. Induction is optimistic step, in the sense; it leaves a good impression regarding the company and the people working there in the minds of new worker. They start to take pride in their work and feel more committed to their jobs.

3.      Acts as a valuable source of information: Induction serves like a valuable source of information to new employee. It classifies several things through worker manuals/ handbook. Informal discussions with colleagues can also clear the fog surrounding sure issues. The fundamental purpose of induction is to communicate particular job requirements to the workers, put him at ease and make him feel confident regarding his abilities.