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TASK 2 (C) M2 EXPLAIN THE IMPORTANCE OF INDUCTION TO THE EMPLOYER Because under the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974, employers are required during this time to introduce and to provide adequate information by demonstrations, giving instructions, provide training and supervision as is necessary to increase knowledge and develop the skills needed for health and safety in the work place. These include training personnel on how to use all the equipment that are being used in the work place safely. Training and clear instructions on manual handling and safe lifting technique are some of the things that are of uttermost importance for the employer to include in the induction process. It is important for the employer during the induction process to introduce and talk about the product that they will be using and to explain all about safety such as COSHH, explain proper disposal of hazardous waste. The benefits of these to the employer ensuring that health and safety rules are properly disseminate during the induction process is that it can help to reduce the chances of accidents and injuries, thus prevent absences because of sickness from injuries which will result in the lost of man hours. Avoiding accident, this will increase productivity from workers for the organisation or company and increase profit. Including Health and safety in an induction process will save time, money and help to reduce business costs for legal action, insurance premiums, compensation, business disruption and saving the reputation as well. An Induction process may help to reduce staff turnover in the early stages of employment, because during this time an employer will identify and acknowledge any issues or problems and address them as soon as possible. It is also an opportunity for the employer to identify the relevant skills and knowledge needed and to use them in the appropriate area for maximum effect, improvement and benefit from their services in the company or the organisation, this in turn boosts confidence and improves work quality and work relationship, as well as helping to reduce incidences of early leaving, which can be extremely costly to the company or an organisation. An induction process will benefit the organisation because the employer would save money from not carrying out recruitment or training of new staff to get up to company standard by retaining existing staff. An induction process is a good opportunity for the employer to introduce and to explain all about the roles and the responsibilities of the job, this will allow an employer to retain its staff. This will then give a clear understanding of what standards and expectations an employer is expecting from this job role and what is expected in return. Induction is another part of the training process that an organisation invest in their staff, where an employer will benefit from identifying the needs of training and developing the relevant skills and knowledge and behaviour that the job role require. Recruitment is an expensive business. It takes time, money and effort to find the right people to join your team. This will produce productivity, bring in profits, improves the overall image of the organisation or the company. EXPLAIN THE IMPORTANCE OF INDUCTION TO THE EMPLOYEE An induction process will benefit an employee because of the adequate information, instructions and training given during this time, this will in turn helps an employee to increase his or her knowledge and to develop the skills they need to know and understand about Health and Safety in the work place. For example a new employee should know how and what to do in case of a fire or bomb scare, how to evacuate without hurting anyone, learn about Manual lifting and handling, how to use harmful substances and the disposal of hazards waste. Hence therefore, this will help an employee to prevent or to reduce the chances of accidents, staff injuries and absences from work. This will in turn helps to maintain and to increase productivity in a company or an organisation and can help to reduce the chances of lawsuits against the company that will save money and time. A good induction will benefit both the employee and the organisation, because it is an appropriate time for the employer to introduce to the new employee about the company or the organisation terms and conditions of the job. At this time a member of staff from the Human Resource department of the organisation or the company will give a clear understanding either through a group discussion or one-to-one about contracted hours of work, holiday entitlements, company benefits and practices. From the finance office a representative will be introduce to new employees, who will give information, explain one to one about pay and salary conditions, such as – payment date, the method when and how much you will be paid and whether will it be weekly or monthly. It is also important for an employer to let an employee be aware what to expect whilst being employed and what the company or the organisation is expecting from you as an employee working for them. The induction process also offers the best opportunity for an employer to involve their existing staff in mentoring new employees more quickly integrate into the work environment, where they can ask questions and particularly to meet and become known among other staff members of the company or the organisation. The induction process training is an opportunity for an employer to introduce and explain to new employees its company or the organisation policy, procedures, rules and regulations. During this time an employer are required to ensure all new employees understand what these policies mean by explaining in full details what is acceptable and unacceptable. For example non-smoking, drugs, alcohol and punctuality procedures, explaining how to comply with them and the implications of not complying. During this time by explaining to new employees the importance of these Procedures and Policies, may and can ensure uniformity and consistency in decision making when a problem arises also by allowing employees to raise issues without fear of reprisal. This can help to prevent or reduce the chances of grievances handling, discipline and termination of an employee job, cost of money and time spend on legal action, as well as damaging of one’s company or organisation reputation. good time to introduce new employee, because they will have a clear understanding and to be more aware of the company or a organisation policies and procedures, rules and regulations, because for an employee to comply by them in protecting his or her job role position, can help to prevent or reduce the chances of grievances that can lead to disciplinary which can possible cause an employee to lose his or her job, can also help reduce the chance of the company or the organisation being sued which may involved money, time and its reputation, which can cost a company or an organisation loss in money, time and in productivity. . The policy may also need to contain information about what to do if it is not possible to follow the policy. For example, if you have a policy relating to punctuality, you may need to include a procedure outlining what to do if the employee is going to be late. The policy should also contain procedures to support the policy in its operation, such as the implications for not complying with the policy. The policies may be explained to staff through Information and/or training sessions, at staff meetings and during induction of new staff. They should also be Reiterated and discussed with staff regularly at staff Meetings to ensure they remain relevant to your staff. Policies should be written in plain English and easily Understood by all employees. Consider translating the Policies into the appropriate languages for employees Whose first language is not English. Ensure all staff understands what the policies mean. Explain how to comply with the policies and the Implications of not complying code of conduct • recruitment policy • internet and email policy • mobile phone policy • non-smoking policy • drug and alcohol policy • health and safety policy • anti-discrimination and harassment policy • grievance handling policy • discipline and termination policy. shadowing (shadowing another employee to see how they do it and what's involved). Why is it important' Helping a new employee to settle down benefits the Trust as a whole. The new employee will be able to respond quickly and effectively to the demands of new responsibilities, they will become aware of the expectations the Trust has of them. They will also understand the Trust’s values and will see how they can play a part in helping the Trust reach its mission of providing high quality based health care for the residents of Bradford Take the opportunity to involve your existing staff in the induction process. Have them create and deliver sessions, do demonstrations, accompany, and mentor the new starters wherever possible. The induction training process also offers the best opportunity to help the new person more quickly integrate into the work environment - particularly to become known among other staff members. Hence the departmental tours and personal introductions are an absolutely vital part of induction A proper induction will give both the employees and the organization the following benefits: It improves the motivation of new employees by helping them quickly assimilate the workplace culture, as well as improving their knowledge of the products/services provided by the organization, and the systems in place. This in turn boosts confidence and improves work quality and productivity, as well as helping to reduce incidences of early leaving, which can be extremely costly to the organization. As induction involves other staff other than the inductee, the process can also be useful in developing the skills of existing staff. As well as these benefits, induction can ensure that health and safety rules are properly disseminated to all staff, and a good induction will help with Investors in People application. Their knowledge of the products/services provided by the organisation and the systems in place. This in turn boosts confidence and improves work quality and productivity, as well as helping to * reduce incidences of early leaving, which can be extremely costly to the organisation. Helps new employees understand their responsibilities and what is expected of them; * Ensures the employer receives the benefit of the new employee as quickly as possible. induction is simply another part of the training process that organisations invest in their staff. Like any form of training it should have the objective of developing the relevant skills, knowledge and behaviour of employees that their posts require. Induction enables the new employee to gain familiarity with the work environment and to acquire a sense of belonging that will build a commitment to the organization. Recruitment is an expensive business. It takes time, money and effort to find the right people to join your team Organisation The rules and information introduce by the organisation to the employee through an induction is essential for understanding the expectation and compliance with each other these including the rules and policies to protect integrity of the organisation for example health and safety procedures. The employee is introduced to the organisation management structure and other employee. This can be helpful so that for example documents that are to be sign does not sent to the wrong level of management which could slow down production. Induction important as it is also an impression of asking the employee to stay with the organisation, thereby increasing the chances of an employee staying long to contribute with his or her full potential, also assist in reducing labour turnover by integrating new employees effectively into the organisation. Employee It is important that employees know exactly who they are working for and with. This will help with the quick adjustment and familiarisation of the workplace by the employee thus allowing smooth operation which will result in greater production. The employee is expect to follow the organisation Health and Safety procedures, to reduce chances of accidents and injury to reduce the chance of an accident, also to reduce the chances of legal action and compensation claims against the organisation. Employee For an employee to feel welcome, feel more confident as part of the organisation team, having a better understanding of the organisation example its values. Employees need to become familiar with the department in which they are going to work, and should be given all relevant information about how things are been done and relevant training if necessary on equipments in the department.