CIPD FOUNDATION QUALIFICATION IN HUMAN RESOURCE PRACTICE

Employees decide whether or not to stick in a corporation based on the induction they get. Inducting an employee means that they are familiar with the industry and thus well prepared from the start. Inducting the employee gives the message to new hires that the organization trusts its workforce (CIPD, 2017, p.1). However, induction does not have to be personalized to a new employee; it can even be tailored to workers who are moving divisions for the same business. New Look Retailers would highly benefit from inducing their employees on the values, work ethics, and the culture of the organization. It is important that the employees understand the evolving fashion trends so that they can better serve the customers’ needs. An induction serves three principal purposes within an organization which is introducing the company to the employee, setting the terms and conditions and integrating the employee to the people (CIPD, 2017, p.5). Induction has immense benefits to the organization and the employee.

PURPOSES OF INDUCTION

INTRODUCING THE COMPANY

An induction program presents the company’s products to the employee, their work values and expectations (CIPD, 2017, p.5). During this time, an employee may learn about the company’s history, success and challenges within the industry. Employees that hence understand the company they are working for are confidence and execute their tasks better.

TERMS AND CONDITION

An induction allows the employer and the employee to communicate the requirements. At this stage, the employee is introduced to key performance indicators and their role within the organization (Leatherbarrow & Fletcher, 2016, p.30). The terms also detail when an employee reports to the office, usage of the internet and phone and the targets within a particular period.

INTEGRATE THE EMPLOYEE TO THE COMPANY

The induction processes also serves as a meet and greet time. During this stage, the employee is exposed to risk mitigation measures, critical facilities within the company and the people (CIPD, 2017, p.6). The employee is hence integrated into the culture of the business which leads to a higher job performance.

BENEFITS OF INDUCTION TO THE EMPLOYEE

HIGHER SELF-ESTEEM

Induction creates a better understanding of the company’s practices and products which in effect improves the candidate’s self-esteem. Such an employee is hence likely to be effective in their work since they are more motivated which makes them feel better about their new role (Leatherbarrow & Fletcher, 2016, p.40). For instance, when New Look Retailers induce their employees on their products, plans and expectations, they allow them to get a better grasp of the company’s products which makes them easy marketers and sellers. Induction, therefore, is essential to creating a positive image between the customer and the employee.

MAINTAINS FOCUS

Induction is likely to lead to a higher concentration and focus for the employee (CIPD, 2017, p.8). The induction process details the expectations that the company has of the new staff and the performance key measures applied. A candidate that then understands their job role is likely to perform and have focus with the aim of meeting the set expectations. An employee that also knows how the company operates is less likely to waste time questioning the colleagues on their work role and culture which in effect can take away a company’s time. New Look Retailors can induct their new employees which in effect will lead to higher margins since the employees are dedicated to their work.

BENEFIT TO THE ORGANIZATION

LOW TURNOVER

Proper training is likely to result in a lower turnover of the employees. A well, trained employee is likely to feel comfortable within the work setting which is also reflected in their performance. Trained employees feel valued, and they have upgraded skills relevant to their profession (Leatherbarrow & Fletcher, 2016, 45). Such employees would hence stick to an organization that appreciates their need to learn new things.

CREATES A GOOD FIRST IMPRESSION

A good induction process is likely to create a positive image to the mind of the employee (CIPD, 2017, p.9). Well trained employee feel respected and valued because the management has devoted time to educating them on their work and the expectations instead of letting them figure out themselves (Leatherbarrow & Fletcher, 2016, p.50). An employee who has a positive perception of a company is likely to stick to an organization like new look fashion retailers which is beneficial in the end.

CONCLUSION

Benefits of a good induction program, therefore, apply to the employee and the organization. Introducing an employee to the facets of an organization ensures that less time is wasted trying to evaluate their expectations. The company is also likely to receive higher margins soon since the employees are already committed to the organization leading to higher performance. Stating the business’s expectations early on hence ensures that the employees are efficient in their tasks which reduce time spent in correcting poor work and offering personalized training afterwards. If New Look Retailors embraced a better induction program, it would realize higher profit margins, better communication between the staff and higher motivation. Employees desire to work in a firm that appreciates their needs and takes the time to orient them in the company.

References

CIPD. (2017). Induction | Factsheets | CIPD. [online] Available at: https://www.cipd.co.uk/knowledge/fundamentals/people/recruitment/induction-factsheet#7346 [Accessed 18 May 2017].

Leatherbarrow, C., & Fletcher, J. (2016). Introduction to human resource management: a guide to HR in practice. Wimbledon, United Kingdom, Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development.