Welcome to the latest edition of The Workplace Improver.

In this information packed newsletter, we get you to think about how you can improve your inductions by asking "Do you make these mistakes in your induction training?"

We also take a look at how Oatmeal is the secret to good health for shift workers. A perfect excuse to eat more porridge.

And for those of you are interested in improving inductions, you must attend our new seminar "Seven Ways to Improve Company Inductions". We have just launched some new dates. Stay tuned for more.

And we are also very pleased to announce that we have recently won the LearnX Gold Award for Best use of Video in a Training Program.

Have a productive week!

Warm regards,
Marie-Claire Ross

Over the years, I have had the pleasure of revising company induction manuals. What I have found is that just about every company makes the same mistakes in its training materials.

Given that the quality of your induction training can actually determine whether a new starter will want to stay or not, it's imperative to have the best training materials you can.

So which of these common mistakes do you have in your induction training:

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According to the Workers Health Centre, studies show that shiftwork and shifts with extended hours can have significant adverse effects on health, workplace accident rates, absenteeism and a workers personal life.

Over 70% of men and 50% of women working shift work are overweight. Due to altered eating habits when working shift work, workers often experience higher rates of gastrointestinal problems, including indigestion, heartburn, or stomach ulcers, constipation, diarrhea and gas.†

Other issues include increased heart diseases, social problems and increased error and accident rates.

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LearnX Asia Pacific 2010 recognizes Digicast Productions as producing induction training videos that are like gold.

We are very excited to be given a gold award for the induction training video we created for our wonderful client Conundrum Holdings.

The reasons we won were because of the amazing time/cost benefits we have saved Conundrum, as well as providing higher quality training.

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When it comes to inductions common complaints are that they are 'boring' and 'overwhelming'.

They also represent the only first impression that you get with a new employee. This is a great opportunity to align them with your company values and processes and make them want to stick around.

In this interesting seminar, you will learn:

• Five induction trends that could send you out of business
  

• The benefits of getting your induction process right
  

• Seven tips to improve your induction process
  

• How your company can be the industry leader

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