Employee induction
We believe that induction is a critical element in welcoming all employees. It is a vital part of the 'on-boarding' process.
It helps you to understand the organisation. It outlines how we operate, as well as what we expect of employees.
Induction is to start on the first day of employment. It informs employees about:
- our culture, values and ways of working
- the scope of the job
- the team and the service area they are part of
- helping them settle into their post
- information on policies, procedures and rules
- motivation and enthuses them to achieve aims and objectives
- our vision and values as an organisation
- laying a good foundation for future communication between the manager, the team and the new team member
- understanding the role of other service areas and the roles of their colleagues
- providing a realistic timescale for them to complete their induction
- arranging regular reviews with their manager (probationary period)
All employees will take part in our corporate employee induction. They will also have a local service area induction led by their manager.
Corporate employee induction programme
The corporate employee induction programme is mandatory for all new employees. It may be relevant for employees transferring to recent posts. It comprises:
Corporate induction welcome guide
The guide provides new employees will all the necessary information about our structure, purpose and values. It also provides practical information to help employees settle into their new role.
Digital learning
Digital resources are to help employees gain knowledge of our policies and procedures. This is available through Lincs2Learn, our learning management system and includes mandatory learning which is a requirement of the induction process.
Local service area induction
We carry out a service-specific induction with all new employees. This includes an introduction to the team and the service area. It provides relevant information to help employees integrate.
If an employee transfers to a different service area, they will need a service induction. They will receive a new job description and the expectations of their performance. We will:
- confirm any changes in terms and conditions
- explain any new health and safety measures
- encourage all employees to ask questions during their induction
Employees will have a post-induction meeting with their manager. They will have the opportunity to identify any further needs.
Both the corporate employee induction programme and local service area induction will cover:
- health and safety
- conduct
- performance and development appraisal
- employee benefits and terms and conditions
- ways of working
- diversity and inclusion
- LCC vision, values and culture
- safeguarding children, young people and adults
- information assurance