The corporate induction program is the first meeting between an organization and a new joinee. The induction program gives an inductee a brief insight into the vision, mission, policies, facilities and culture of the organization. The induction plan should not be too short too long or for it may lose its importance or it may lead to information overload. The duration of the program would also depend upon how large the company is and the location of its facilities. The company tries to make the employee comfortable during the program. A special bonding may also develop among the joinees on the same day which may last for a life time. Induction need not be an elaborate exercise, but it must be thought out in advance, carried out in a timely and careful manner and evaluated to ensure that it meets the needs of the organization.

An employee is welcomed into an organization by an induction program. It is the employee's first initiation to the organization culture and practices. The induction program helps in mitigating any doubts in the mind of the employee. It also motivates an employee to take up his new job feeling confident. Research has shown that well thought out induction programs lead to reduced staff turnover and costs.

A successful induction program should be planned out in advance. The detailed time table should be made available to all the participants. There should be a single point of contact for all the days of the program. The people taking sessions during the program should be informed beforehand so that they can adjust their schedules accordingly.

People who have been on long absence and are now returning to work or people who have changed jobs should also be a part of separate induction programs so that they are trained on new developments.

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