ABSTRACT
The purpose of induction materials is not only to impart work-related information to new employees but also to do so in an effective manner. Any printed or electronic materials that have as their purpose the imparting of work-related information to new employees can be considered induction materials. Such materials could include employee handbooks; materials used in induction training programmes; booklets, pamphlets and informational flyers that are put into information packs that are given to new employees; CDs, videos, websites and even e-mail. Induction websites can range from simple storehouses of basic employee information to dynamic, highly interactive learning places for new employees. Websites lend themselves very well to the use of games and structured activities. New employees can download copies of quizzes, assessments, game cards and worksheets. They can take a quiz and then e-mail the results to a 'gamemaster' or to their induction companion for scoring.
