Key Terms in Onboarding and Induction
The basic words used in onboarding, what each one means and how they differ.
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Why the words matter
People in the same organisation often use the words onboarding and induction as if they mean the same thing. They do not. When a manager thinks onboarding is one morning of forms, and human resources thinks it lasts six months, the new joiner falls into the gap between them.
A shared vocabulary helps everyone plan the same process. Learn these terms and use them in the same way every time.
Onboarding and induction compared
Onboarding is the whole process of bringing a new person into the organisation. It starts when they accept the offer and continues until they are fully effective and settled. For most roles this takes several months. It covers administration, the role, and the social side of work.
More terms you will meet
Match each term to its meaning
Pair each term with the correct description.
- Onboarding
- Induction
- Preboarding
- Time to competence
- Buddy
A new joiner finished a two-day safety and policy programme. Which statement is correct?