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Induction

Meaning in human resources, with examples

/ɪnˈdʌkʃən/nounCommon term

In human resources, induction means: A short programme for new employees, usually in their first days, that introduces the company, its rules, safety procedures and key people.

In Turkish: oryantasyon, işe giriş eğitimi

How it is used

The usual British word; Americans often say orientation. Induction is one part of onboarding: it lasts a day or a week, while onboarding can take months. You attend, run or complete an induction.

Example sentences

  1. Your induction starts at 9:30 on Monday with a tour of the site.

  2. Health and safety is covered on the first day of the induction.

Common collocations

  • induction day
  • induction programme
  • attend an induction
  • site induction
  • orientationA meeting or short programme that gives new employees basic information about the company, its policies and how things work.
  • onboardingThe process of welcoming a new employee and helping them settle in, from paperwork and equipment to meeting the team and learning the job.
  • new hireA person who has recently joined a company, usually in their first weeks or months of work.
  • trainingTeaching employees the skills and knowledge they need for their work, through courses, workshops, online modules or learning on the job.

This word in other fields

The same English word can have a different meaning in another field:

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