Although this is all essential information, the process of bringing new employees up to speed should not end here. Providing your new hires with a good induction kit is only the beginning of a comprehensive onboarding process, which typically takes place within the first 3 – 6 months. Research has consistently shown that onboarding, when compared with traditional 1-day inductions, results in higher job satisfaction, greater employee commitment, and better performance results. This is largely to do with the shift in focus to the individual, and away from the ‘one size fits all approach.’ Onboarding starts with similar content to the traditional induction or orientation, but then moves beyond this to a personalised programme which is specifically tailored to the person and their new role. The onboarding process ends when the new hire is a fully competent and contributing employee generally measured through completion of the probation period and review..

Here are the 14 essential elements of a great induction kit, but keep in mind that there may be additional things you wish to include, depending on the nature of your organisation and the specific role of your new hire. Learn more about this in our whitepaper.

1. Employee information, including personal contact details, emergency contact details and bank account details
2. Employment contract/confidentiality agreement
3. Position description
4. Superannuation Standard Choice form
5. Australian Tax File Number Declaration form
6. Fair Work Information Statement and copy of the relevant Award
7. Internal Employee Handbook
8. Internal Employee Policies
9. Workplace Health and Safety (WHS/OHS) Information
10. Workplace maps
11. History of the organisation
12. Mission Statement
13. Your Business Plan
14. Key people in the organisation