Induction
An effective induction programme can help to ensure that new employees settle in well, and gain an understanding of the organisation and its policies, procedures and culture as early as possible. It also gives employees a full opportunity quickly to become effective and motivated team members.
A quarter of workers receive almost no workplace training, finds TUC
Almost a quarter of workers are offered no training at their workplace other than a new starter induction, according to...
Employee experience: Seven dos and don’ts of effective onboarding
A recent survey found that more than a third of companies do not have a robust induction policy for new...
How to improve employee attraction, onboarding and retention (webinar)
ON DEMAND | One in four new hires leave in their first year, costing the equivalent of a year’s salary to replace them....
Six ways every employer should be using video (webinar)
ON DEMAND | Tues 6 June 2017, 2pm. We explore six ways that employers should use video – and not just in their L&D...
Senior leaders getting more involved in onboarding
Onboarding has become increasingly strategic – with senior leaders playing a far more central role – according to research from...
How to make video technology work beyond recruitment
Using video for hiring interviews is growing in popularity, but how can organisations expand how they use this versatile technology?...
How HR can support IT with information security
Typically data security is the realm of the IT department, but HR can make a huge difference to protecting vital...
Getting off to a good start with temporary staff induction
Many employers focus their induction efforts on permanent staff, but a new online onboarding system can help them ensure that...
Six tips for effective probationary periods
While there is nothing in law that requires employers to use probationary periods, they are commonly used when an employee...
The Candidate Experience 2013: Room for improvement
If candidates’ experience of applying for jobs is so bad, why are recruiters allowing it to go so wrong and...
Induction procedures not up to scratch, say HR professionals
Four in 10 employers believe that their induction process is in need of a thorough overhaul, despite most (91%) HR professionals...
Know how to plan inductions
While most organisations understand the benefits of an effective induction programme, we often take it for granted. The Chartered Institute...
CIPD launches voluntary code of practice for internships
A voluntary code of practice geared towards improving the quality of workplace schemes has been launched by the Chartered Institute...
Recruitment in focus: Protecting your employer brand in a digital world.
In the current climate, recruitment is the last thing that organisations are thinking about. There is more talk about staff...
