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When you run a business as an employer, there will be times when new staff are required, and there may also be instances where existing staff get a new role. When an employee starts a new job role, it is good practice to provide new starters with an employee induction. There are also some legal requirements regarding the induction process. This article will explain employee induction in terms of legal requirements and best practices for an effective induction programme for a new or existing staff member. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is an Employee Induction? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

An employee induction from your business should be a chance for recruits to be welcomed. It is designed to help them settle in and give them the information and knowledge they need to fulfil their job roles. This can also help you retain your staff and have good relations with your employees. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is also a good practice to give existing staff employee inductions as they move from one role to another in your business. <\/p>\n\n\n

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Is an Employee Induction a Legal Requirement?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Although it is good practice, it is not a legal requirement for you as an employer to conduct general employee inductions. However, it is a legal requirement for you to carry out a health and safety induction for your employees<\/a>. This obligation on you as an employer mainly stems from the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The level of health and safety training on induction will depend on factors such as the seniority of your employee. However, you must ensure when you carry out the induction that you do so:<\/p>\n\n\n\n