Induction and Orientation

Employee Induction and Orientation, the words are often

used synonymously though they are different in meaning and application. Induction
refers to the process of introducing a new comer to his employer/ company and
work environment. An induction session, conducted on day one for a new joiner,
usually through PowerPoint presentation and videos sessions lasts a few hours or
day.

Orientation on the other hand, is a well designed program which aims at

reorganizing a new employee and making him accustomed to his department, job
role and work culture. An orientation session may vary from 1 day to several days,
depending on organizational and departmental requirement.

INDUCTION An introduction with who you are going to work for

Includes Company overview.

Mission, Vision, Values

History , objectives and clients
Business verticals , management team and hierarchy
Policies and dress code
Business conduct guidelines

Joining and statutory forms

ORIENTATION Aligning with job role & responsibilities and work culture.

Includes multiple learning methods

Presentation and videos

Information sessions and online learning
Workplace tour and Formal meetings with teams and departments.

Information of procedures and processes

Information of work assignment/ job, clients

Introduction to team members and key contacts.

Information about employment terms and conditions.

* The process of employee induction and orientation differs from company to company and
country to country but the aim of any induction & orientation program is to facilitate smooth
transition of an employee into his new workplace and making that first positive impression that
helps adding a committed and motivated employee.

So, Induction and orientation are part of a program that is designed to make a new
employee comfortable in the organization and to make him learn the job he has to
perform in an easy manner.

Difference between Induction and Orientation

Meaning Induction refers to a process of Orientation is the process of helping the

introducing the newcomer to his newcomer to align with his new position,
company and work environment. responsibilities and work culture.

Type of Induction can contain information Orientation can provide information like the
information like company overview, organizational new employees assignments, team members,
hierarchy, policies etc. various procedures, and processes etc.

Duration Induction has a short duration. It can Orientation has a longer duration. It can take 1
be completed in a day. to several days depending on the organizational
requirements.

Formality Induction can be more informal than Orientation can be more formal than induction.
level orientation.

Order Induction is the first process. Orientation comes after induction.

Orientation involves actual training that prepares the employee for his job.