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Guidelines for Managers

As a supervisor or manager, you are responsible for ensuring your work area has a well-planned workplace orientation and induction program for new employees.

The induction of a new staff member is the beginning of their learning experience and career development. They need information about their new work area and position, as well as training in relevant systems.

A good orientation and induction program benefits both the organisation and the new employee.

Orientation and induction benefits for Queensland Health include:

Helping to create a positive perception of the organisation and an understanding of the corporate values and culture.
Helping to increase retention - new starters are more likely to commit themselves to the organisation.
Setting a precedent for ongoing learning and training.

Orientation and induction benefits for the new employee include:

Promoting self-esteem and motivation.
Establishing good communication between manager/supervisor and employee.
Decreasing time taken for employee to achieve maximal productivity.
Feeling welcomed and comfortable, which eases the process of workplace integration.

Managers and supervisors are advised to prepare for the arrival of a new employee, as suggested in the Pre-arrival checklist.

Planning in advance for tasks and activities to assign the employee when they commence is also recommended, as suggested in the Week 1 checklist.

Orientation and induction is an ongoing process. Information should be imparted gradually, giving the new employee time to absorb and reflect on it.

A well-planned orientation and induction program will promote a sense of belonging and achievement to help employees contribute to the Queensland Health's mission of:

'Creating dependable health care and better health for all Queenslanders'

Last Updated: 17 March 2008
Last Reviewed: 17 March 2008

Queensland Health Orientation and Induction

Guidelines for Managers