Can anyone say exactly the difference between Induction and Orientation.? This is will be useful for the upcoming HR Professional and also to update by the Professional who practices. Regards BOONA
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Normally, induction is conducted to provide classroom training on the work and its safety aspects to newly appointed employees. On the other hand, orientation is more like on-the-job training, where the new employee participates in the work alongside the trainer.


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In brief:
Induction vs Orientation
• 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.
• Induction comes first and is followed by orientation
• Induction is more informal while orientation is more formal.
• Induction is shorter, mostly of a day while orientation may take up to 7 days.
• Orientation involves actual training that prepares the employee for his job.
Source: Difference Between Induction and Orientation | Difference Between

From India, Hyderabad
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Dear Boona,

Induction is the program held for the new employee to make them aware of the processes, systems, policies, etc. While orientation can be described as a personal meeting with existing employees and the process of building the company's image in the individual's mind.

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Induction refers to formal training programs that an employee must complete before starting work. Orientation is the informal process of providing information that familiarizes the new recruit with comfort-related matters such as facilities, lunch timings, and more.

How long should the induction process take? It commences when the job ad is posted, continues through the selection process, and concludes when the new team member becomes fully comfortable contributing to the organization's goals.

The first hour on day one is crucial. Tasks like signing on, receiving keys and passwords, explaining restricted areas, emergency procedures, and meeting colleagues are essential and need to be completed promptly. Until these tasks are done, the newcomer is on the payroll but not officially employed.

Subsequently, training becomes more of a just-in-time process, expanding the content as new responsibilities are undertaken.

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