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English translation: welcome/induction/info(rmation) pack for new employees


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French term or phrase:dossier d\'accueil
English translation:welcome/induction/info(rmation) pack for new employees
Entered by: Michael GREEN
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18:13 Nov 19, 2009
French to English translations [PRO]
Bus/Financial - Human Resources
French term or phrase: dossier d'accueil
For my sins, I am translating a Quality Manual (always a barrel of laughs) which has a section headed "Accueil des nouveaux embauchés", with the line, "Tout nouvel embauché se voit remettre à son arrivée un ***dossier d’accueil***, puis il suit les formations concernant son activité incluant la présentation du SMQ".
SMQ is "Système de management de la qualité", of course.
I have no further information on what the "dossier d'accueil" contains, but one can guess it includes the Company rules, an organisation chart or two, details of the Mutuelles and so forth, and perhaps a felt-tip pen with the company logo.
Here my problem is not related to QM: I am having a bout of TBP (Translator's Brain Paralysis), and can't think of a meaningful translation of "dossier d'accueil".
No, there is nothing close enough in the glossary ...
Michael GREEN
France
Local time: 03:47
welcome/induction/info(rmation) pack for new employees
Explanation:
The concept of some kind of "*pack* for new employees" appears to be quite common. Here a few examples:

A "welcome pack" for new employees includes information about our intranet, where they can find employment policies and other related material.

http://www.beyondthemine.com/2008/?pid=7&id=235&l=2&parent=2...

We've started including the style guide in the corporate induction pack for new employees.

http://www.idea.gov.uk/idk/core/page.do?pageId=8889875

The welcome pack for new employees outlines the company's approach to CR.

http://www.kingfisher.com/index.asp?pageid=472
Selected response from:

Colin Rowe
Germany
Local time: 03:47
Grading comment
Thank you Colin. I went for "welcome pack" in my context, though induction pack would have suited just as well.
Many thanks to all contributors.
4 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer



Summary of answers provided
4 +11welcome/induction/info(rmation) pack for new employeesColin Rowe
3 +7welcome pack/kit for new employees
MatthewLaSon
3 +1Induction/ Introductory fileS halder
4admission material
Isabelle17
3new hire welcome pack
Jeux de Mots


Discussion entries: 1





  

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12 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5 peer agreement (net): +1
Induction/ Introductory file


Explanation:
Couple of years back, when I had started working as a language assistant i was welcomed & given a similar file.

S halder
Local time: 03:47
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Sheila Wilson: Induction is the jargon word for it, certainly. File or pack.
53 mins
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15 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +11
welcome/induction/info(rmation) pack for new employees


Explanation:
The concept of some kind of "*pack* for new employees" appears to be quite common. Here a few examples:

A "welcome pack" for new employees includes information about our intranet, where they can find employment policies and other related material.

http://www.beyondthemine.com/2008/?pid=7&id=235&l=2&parent=2...

We've started including the style guide in the corporate induction pack for new employees.

http://www.idea.gov.uk/idk/core/page.do?pageId=8889875

The welcome pack for new employees outlines the company's approach to CR.

http://www.kingfisher.com/index.asp?pageid=472

Colin Rowe
Germany
Local time: 03:47
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 4
Grading comment
Thank you Colin. I went for "welcome pack" in my context, though induction pack would have suited just as well.
Many thanks to all contributors.

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  MatthewLaSon: It seems we cross-posted. Have a great day.
2 mins
  -> Thanks!
agree  Rob Grayson: Welcome or induction pack
6 mins
  -> Thanks!
agree  PTeale: I'd say induction pack
50 mins
  -> Thanks!
agree  Chris Hall
1 hr
  -> Thanks!
agree  Karen Stokes: Yes, induction pack is what I'd say too
1 hr
  -> Thanks!
agree  Sarah Walls: All these suggestions sound fine to me.
3 hrs
  -> Thanks!
agree  Aude Sylvain
3 hrs
  -> Thanks!
agree  Martyn G
4 hrs
  -> Thanks!
agree  ILT
6 hrs
  -> Thanks!
agree  Vicky James: induction pack
12 hrs
  -> Thanks!
agree  Caroline Vignard: or "package" asit was called in a US institution where I used to work
12 hrs
  -> Thanks!
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17 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5 peer agreement (net): +7
welcome pack/kit for new employees


Explanation:
Hello,

This is how I read it.

Here are some great ideas you can include as part of your employee welcome kit! ... call at 866-751-7766 to create a unique welcome pack for your new hires. ...

www.farfromboring.com/.../employee-welcome-kits.html

I hope this helps.

MatthewLaSon
Local time: 21:47
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 52

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Rob Grayson: Welcome or induction pack
4 mins
  -> Thank you, Rob!
agree  Colin Rowe: Great minds, and all that... Yes, "kit" could also work.
12 mins
  -> Thank you, Colin!
agree  Chris Hall
1 hr
  -> Thank you, Chris! I appreciate it.
agree  Aude Sylvain
3 hrs
  -> Merci beaucoup, Aude! Bonne Soirée
agree  Martyn G
4 hrs
  -> Thank you, Martyn G!
agree  ILT
6 hrs
  -> Thank you, ILT!
agree  Ariadne Ashby: welcome pack
1 day42 mins
  -> Thank you, Ariadne!
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34 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
admission material


Explanation:
Another suggestion.

Good luck!

Isabelle17
Local time: 23:47
Works in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish, Native in PortuguesePortuguese
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2 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5
new hire welcome pack


Explanation:
There are so many ways of saying this - this is another possibility. I actually worked putting these packs together for a French/American company for a number of years - but unfortunately there was no felt tip pen in ours;-)

Jeux de Mots
Germany
Local time: 03:47
Works in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 19
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