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How often do we hear our colleagues say these about the fresher’s: “We haven’t got the right candidates, these trainees don’t fit the bill, they just don’t want to take on responsibilities, they still behave like they are in college, they don’t know how to perform in a team” etc. etc – (many a-time forgetting that we also once travelled in the same boat to reach where we are now!). Such issues are many, but the solution is one and a very effective one: FRESHERS INDUCTION PROGRAM.

We as an organization should respect the youth, we should be patient during their growing phase and believe in them that they are our next baton holder in the long relay to success. Grooming & nurturing them to be a part of the family is an ongoing process – the first step to it is an induction program.

Our Technology driven induction training program is a well designed foundation program to introduce the Basics, to enhance the existing skills and develop new ones for the freshers. We constantly strive to strike a balance to deliver efficiently and give scope for challenges to the fresher’s to be innovative during the induction program. This induction program is a simulation as to how the real time organization works, keeping in mind issues like stress, deadlines, team work and effectiveness.

During the induction program we have designed sessions to bring in the experienced delivery managers to interact with the fresher’s to share their experience and make them aware of everyone’s accountability to the stake holders. To perform and grow with the organization is the only way to success – this message can be passed on to them from these delivery heads, who will be looked upon as mentors in the initial phase. Our grading system is also an indicator to measure one’s growth during the process. Every induction program must have a proper feedback mechanism to measure the program’s success. The induction program’s is so designed to provide quick response to their queries/feedback and this is also our first step to communicate to the fresher that their voice is heard.

I still remember my first induction program – I had to travel to Delhi from Bangalore and there were employees from all over the country for the program. Just out of college, I was really surprised when I was told that the CEO takes time out to meet every employee. It was a proud moment to shake hands with him and his words are still remembered, true to every word first impression is the best impression. This interaction was very personal and every word he spoke was very encouraging. Words like empowerment, cost cutting, time management , ownership which we all experience was communicated in the best possible ways a fresher just out of college could absorb.

After being a part of this  industry for 9 plus years, meeting the freshers still gives me happiness as they are full of energy and enthusiasm. Though as an organisation, we perceive ourselves to be very approachable, it may not be true unless we really take time to meet the fresher’s. Our experience will definitely help them to shape their career and learnings shared from our past mistakes will make them to be prepared. Their achievements, big or small, when appreciated will make them to strive better. Revealing how disciplinary action taken against erring employees in the past will make them a confident whistle blower. We strive to bring in these core messages through our FRESHERS INDUCTION PROGRAM, so that the freshers are productive and work towards organisational goals right from day one…