Briefing and induction

When a new member of staff joins an organisation, it is important that they are given good support in gaining an understanding of their role and the organisation.
Briefing is the term used for preparing a new staff member for their specific role.

Induction is the term used for introducing a new staff member to the organisation. In large organisations, briefing and induction may be carried out separately. In smaller organisations it is perhaps more realistic for briefing and induction to take place more informally and with less distinction made between them.