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Department Introduction Form

A department introduction form is filled in by each department head to brief new joiners about that department: its purpose, team members, main processes, tools, metrics and how it works with other teams. HR collects these forms and uses them in induction so every joiner gets an accurate picture of their own and partner departments.

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[Company Logo][Company Name]

DEPARTMENT INTRODUCTION FORM

1. Department Details

Department Name
Department Head
Location(s)
Number of Team Members
Contact for New Joiner Questions
Last Updated On

2. Purpose

What does the department do?
Whom does it serve (internal/external customers)?

3. Team Structure

NameRoleWhat to Contact Them For
[Name][Role][Purpose]
[Name][Role][Purpose]
[Name][Role][Purpose]
[Name][Role][Purpose]

4. Key Processes and Tools

ProcessTool / SystemFrequency
[Process][Tool][Daily / Weekly / Monthly]
[Process][Tool][Frequency]
[Process][Tool][Frequency]

5. How We Measure Success

Key metrics or service levels
Regular reports and reviews

6. Working with Other Departments

Departments we work with most
Handoffs and approvals new joiners should know about

7. Tips for New Joiners

Things new joiners usually ask
Meetings to attend
Documents to read first
Department Head
[Name]
[Department]
Date: [Date]
Reviewed by HR
[HR Name]
Date: [Date]

What this template includes

  • Department purpose
  • Team members and roles
  • Key processes and tools
  • Metrics the department tracks
  • Partner departments
  • Common questions for new joiners

When to use it

  • When building the department module of induction
  • When a department is newly created or restructured
  • For cross-functional induction where joiners visit several teams
  • Annually, to refresh department information

How to customise this template

  1. 1Ask each department head to fill one
  2. 2Add org chart attachments
  3. 3Keep confidential metrics general
  4. 4Review it yearly

HR tips

  • Keep it to two pages
  • Name a contact for new joiner questions
  • Avoid internal acronyms without explanation

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Frequently asked questions

What is a department introduction form?+

A short profile of a department, filled by its head, used to introduce new joiners to the team.

Who fills it in?+

The department head or a nominated team member; HR reviews it.

Is it given to all new employees?+

Joiners get their own department’s form and those of departments they work closely with.