EmplSkills U4: DEALING WITH YOUR 1ST DAYS AT WORK

What is the purpose of including the organisation's mission, goals, values, and philosophy in an induction process?

• To provide an early opportunity to understand the company's financial status

• To provide an early opportunity to recognize what the company expects regarding ethics, integrity, and corporate social responsibility

• To give details about the company's competitors

• To outline the company's future expansion plans

What does the induction process cover regarding employer and employee rights and the terms and conditions of your employment?

• The company's annual profit margins and financial goals

• The dress code, location of toilets and noticeboards, as well as holiday entitlement and procedures if you are ill

• The company's client list and key stakeholders

• The schedule of company-wide meetings and events

Why is health and safety training included in the induction process?

• To ensure you know what to do in an emergency, such as where the fire escapes are and where to report an accident

• To train you on how to use the company's software and technology

• To prepare you for potential promotions and career development

• To inform you about the company's insurance policies

What is the purpose of a well-planned induction process in a new organisation?

• To make the new employee feel isolated

• To help the new employee do their job better, quicker, and with less dependence on others

• To increase the workload on the new employee immediately

• To discourage asking questions and taking notes

What does a thorough induction process provide to a new employee?

• Answers to many questions they may have in the future

• A list of reasons to leave the company

• A way to avoid meeting colleagues and integrating into the team

• Restrictions on the use of the staff intranet

What is a 'buddy scheme' in the context of an induction process?

• A program where a new employee is isolated from the team

• A training program that lasts several years

• A system where a new employee is supported by a colleague during their first few weeks

• A competitive scheme to outperform established staff

What can make induction training more effective for the participant?

• Avoiding interaction with other employees

• Being proactive, listening carefully, and asking questions

• Focusing solely on the training material without asking questions

• Confirming understanding only at the end of the training

What should you do as you finish tasks and are ready to handle more work?

• Wait for your next project to be assigned automatically

• Take initiative and ask for more work

• Leave work early

• Get involved in office politics

What is a recommended way to show loyalty to your team members?

• Work without involving the team unless instructed

• Avoid working full days

• Acknowledge the team's strengths

• Engage in office politics

What should you do to establish a good relationship with your line manager?

• Avoid asking about the review system

• Express disinterest in moving ahead

• Understand how the review system works and show ambition

• Keep personal business to a maximum