<Li> specific job - role train </Li> <P> In order to fully benefit the company and employee, the induction programme should be planned in advance . The timetable should be prepared, detailing the induction activities for a set period of time (ideally at least a week) for the new employee, including a named member of staff who will be responsible for each activity . This plan should be circulated to everyone involved in the induction process, including the new starter . If possible it should be sent to the new starter in advance, if not co-created with the new starter </P> <P> It is also considered best practice to assign a buddy to every new starter . If possible this should be a person who the new starter will not be working with directly, but who can undertake some of the tasks on the induction programme, as well as generally make the new employee feel welcome . (For example, by ensuring they are included in any lunchtime social activities .) </P>

What type of information would you include in an induction program