Office Induction HR

The Office Induction HR eLearning course provides learners with an introduction to key human resources policies, procedures and expectations relevant to working within an office environment.

The course explores common employment and workplace matters that employees should understand when joining an organisation, including expected standards of conduct, workplace policies, communication, equality and diversity and individual responsibilities. Learners will consider how organisational HR procedures support a professional, respectful and effective workplace.

Who Should Attend?

• New employees joining an office-based workplace.
• Administrative and support personnel.
• Employees undertaking a workplace induction.
• Employees moving into an office-based role.
• Managers and supervisors supporting new starters.
• Anyone requiring an introduction or refresher to common workplace HR policies and expectations.

What You Will Learn

• The purpose and importance of an effective workplace induction.
• Understanding organisational policies and procedures.
• Individual responsibilities when joining an organisation.
• Understanding expected standards of workplace conduct.
• Maintaining professional behaviour in the workplace.
• Understanding working arrangements and workplace expectations.
• Awareness of attendance and absence procedures.
• Understanding appropriate communication and workplace relationships.
• Maintaining appropriate professional boundaries.
• Understanding equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
• Recognising the importance of dignity and respect at work.
• Awareness of bullying, harassment and inappropriate workplace behaviour.
• Understanding organisational grievance procedures.
• Awareness of disciplinary procedures and expected standards.
• Maintaining confidentiality in the workplace.
• Understanding responsibilities when handling organisational information.
• Appropriate use of workplace technology and communication systems.
• Awareness of social media and electronic communication responsibilities.
• Understanding workplace health and safety responsibilities.
• Knowing how and when to report workplace concerns.
• Understanding the importance of protecting personal information.
• Recognising individual responsibilities for following organisational procedures.
• Identifying appropriate sources of workplace support and guidance.
• Understanding the role of managers and HR personnel.
• Contributing to a professional, respectful and inclusive workplace.

Course Delivery

This course is delivered as self-directed eLearning through the ELMO learning platform.

Learners can work through the course at their own pace and can move backwards and forwards through the learning content as required. The course does not need to be completed in one sitting, allowing learners to leave and return to their training where necessary.

Interactive activities may be included throughout the course to reinforce key learning points.

Assessment

Knowledge and understanding are checked through online assessment activities. Depending on the course content, these may include multiple-choice questions, matching exercises, drag-and-drop activities and image-based questions.

A minimum score of 70% is required to successfully complete the course.

Certification

Upon successful completion of the course and assessment requirements, learners will receive a UK Rural Skills (UKRS) Accredited Certificate of Training.

This course provides general HR induction awareness and should be supplemented by the employer's own induction process, policies, procedures and information specific to the learner's organisation and role.

Course Duration

The course is self-directed and learners can progress through the content at their own pace. Completion time may therefore vary depending on the individual learner.