Induction

The induction process provides an opportunity to welcome new members of staff and to make sure they have the necessary information and support to settle into their new role, meet their team, find their way around and understand their new Resource or Section.

All new employees joining the council will be asked to complete an Onboarding Journey through Oracle Fusion. This is a checklist of activities for new employees and their managers to complete that will ensure all the necessary arrangements have been made to get them started in their new job.

Managers should ensure the arrangements below are in place as soon as their employee’s appointment is confirmed. The onboarding journey serves as a prompt and will be issued when the employee starts their new post.

• Arrange Identification badge, uniform, and PPE
• Schedule workplace orientation and fire safety discussion.
• Arrange access to the relevant IT equipment, systems, networks, telephony and email accounts.
• Provide access to the relevant handbooks, safe systems of work, policies, procedures and codes of practice to carry out their job.
• Schedule the performance appraisal and relevant training so the new employee understands their key work objectives and day to day tasks.

It is good practice to choose a workplace mentor or buddy, such as a another more experienced colleague who is willing and able to provide support and guidance during the induction period.