Induction

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What it really means

A formal introduction session or day for new staff, covering health and safety, company rules and how things work. Common in the NHS, factories, retail and care. Often part of onboarding.

Chinese explanation

入职培训（induction）：面向新员工的正式介绍环节或整天安排，涵盖健康安全、公司规章和运作方式。在 NHS、工厂、零售和护理行业常见，常属于入职引导的一部分。

Example conversation

A: Do I do any work on my first day? B: No, day one is induction — health and safety and a tour.

A：我第一天要干活吗？ B：不用，第一天是入职培训——健康安全讲解和参观。

What you could say back

“What should I bring to the induction?”

Related phrases

Onboarding DBS check Right to work

Official sources

Rules and amounts change — confirm important details with the official source.

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