Induction feedback form to send in the first two weeks
Eleven questions for somebody who just finished your induction. Answer them below, then open the survey in the editor.
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The 11 induction feedback questions
An induction feedback form asks a new starter, once the induction is over, whether it did its job: did they know what to expect on day one, was their equipment ready, what is the role for, was health and safety covered, and can they now find things out alone? Every question opens in the free survey maker.
Your induction
Asked first, so late replies can be read on their own.
- When did your induction start?Late replies are memories, so read them separately.
Before and on day one
Three things that decide whether a first day feels organized.
- I knew what was happening on my first day before I arrived.Low points at joining instructions, not the induction.
- Everything I needed to do my job was ready when I got there.Laptop, login, pass, desk: a checklist fix.
- Someone was clearly responsible for me during my first week.One named person. "Everybody was friendly" does not count.
Did it tell you the right things
Content: what the job is for, what safety requires, where to look things up.
- The induction explained what my role is for.Low means the session described the company, not the job.
- The induction showed me the health and safety points I need to know.Official guidance lists new recruits among those needing training.[1]
- I know where to find things out for myself now.Being able to find the answer is what an induction is for.
Settling in
The social half, which a checklist leaves out.
- I have met the people I need to work with.Met, not merely introduced to on a slide.
- I felt comfortable asking questions during my induction.Low here with a high question 5: a broadcast, not a conversation.
In your words, then the verdict
The open answer comes before the rating, and both are optional.
- What was missing from your induction, or what would you add?Ask for what was missing, not what was wrong.
- Overall, how well did your induction prepare you to start?The headline number: prepared for the job, not pleased with the week.
How to use the induction feedback form
Send it to each new starter two weeks after their start date, when the gaps have shown and the detail is fresh. Say in writing that it does not touch probation, and that answers are confidential rather than anonymous, because intakes are small.
Only question 1 is required. Read the rest in three blocks: questions 2 to 4 for the first day, 5 to 7 for content, 8 and 9 for settling in. Score agree 5 down to 1 and average each block; the lowest block is where to start. Question 11 is the number to compare intake to intake.
Sample answers to question 10
Written as models of the detail worth asking for.
Day one. "My laptop arrived on day four, so until then I read policy documents on my phone."
Role. "Nobody told me who signs off my expenses. I learned it from a colleague in week two."
Safety. "The safety talk covered fire exits but not where the first aid kit is kept."
Induction feedback FAQ
How is an induction survey different from an onboarding survey?
Scope. An induction is a session or first week with an agenda that either happened or did not, so it can be judged at once. Onboarding runs through the first year.
How do you write up induction feedback?
One page per intake: how many replied, the share answering very well or well at question 11, the three block averages, and the open answers grouped by what was missing.
Can I use my own session names?
Yes. Open the survey in the editor and rename anything. If you induct at several sites or on several shifts, add one choice after question 1 and cut the results by it.
Michael Hodge, survey methodology · Updated 29 September 2026 · How templates are reviewed
Sources (1)
- Health and Safety Executive. Decide what training and information you need: new recruits are listed among the workers with particular training needs. hse.gov.uk
Ask while they still remember what was missing
Eleven questions, about three minutes. Put your own session names in and send it two weeks after the start date.
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