Report on New Employee Induction & Socialisation for the Carer’s Trust

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Report on new employee induction & socialisation for the Carer’s Trust
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29 May 2013


David Goodwin B120 Student identifier: A4245863 TMA02

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Executive Summary
Objective
To provide an analysis of the current in the induction & socialisation of new employees of the Carers Trust and provision of suggested solutions as a means of ensuring new employees are fully supported to carry out their activities.

Goals
To ensure that the Carers Trust “psychological contract” with new employees is delivered in a consistent and professional manner so that there is a seamless continuation of the aims & objectives of the trust delivered by a motivated and informed staff team.

Solution
The induction & socialisation of new employees will be formalised to ensure the necessary steps for these processes are delivered by an informed management team with clear objectives when employing new members of staff

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David Goodwin B120 Student identifier: A4245863 TMA02

Table of Contents
Existing Induction Process
Identified problems with existing induction & socialisation

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Existing Induction Process
Identified problems with existing induction & socialisation

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The analysis of current procedures highlighted a a lack of formal planning for the induction of new employees which has resulted in demotivated employees unsure of specific outcomes expected from them. The dearth of a defined purpose for the new staff’s activities is detrimental to the operations of the organisation and the development of a motivated and committed staff team.

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The organisation acts as an independent carers centre managed by voluntary directors under the auspices of a national umbrella organisation which blurs the new employees understanding of the core aims & objectives of...