'Induction' key to lifting staff retention

International HR and recruitment expert, Kevin Wheeler recently detailed the 5 crucial fundamentals of successful induction programs, which have been conclusively proven to assist staff retention:

1. Make the induction process formal but fun
   Develop a program that has substance and that addresses serious issues effectively. Content might include sessions on corporate history, values of the firm, an overview of the strategy and fiscal goals and a greeting from some senior-level executives.
   
2. Good induction programs may extend over several months
   While the initial program may be a one or two-day intensive session, subsequent activities may extend over several months at periodic intervals.
   
3. Use e-learning and the internet extensively
   By using the available technology, new hires can start learning about the company at home before they start the job. this can also involve the partner of the new hire, which can add to the employee/employer bond.
   
4. Educate Manager
   Managers need to provide ongoing, meaningful discussion and reflective work experiences to ensure strong relationships from day one.
   
5. Assign a mentor to each new employee
   A mentor fro the first 90 days of employment allows the new hire to regularly interact with someone on a less formal basis. These mentors (not the boss) should be trained to seve as listeners who can intervene quietly with a manager if an issue arises.

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