Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About E-Induction
- Why does NIH use E-Induction?
- Eliminates gathering forms, mailing, cost of postage
- Ensures blank forms are always legible
- Enables HR user to type New Hire's personal information one time, forms will automatically be populated
- Eliminates illegible handwriting of New Hire
- All forms are in one place, no hunting for blank forms, less chance of incomplete EOD package
- Forms cannot be lost in the mail or misplaced in the HR office
- Saves time at Orientation
- Forms can be reviewed by HR at their convenience
- Corrections can be made online before Orientation
- New Hire process is user-friendly
- What are the system requirements for E-Induction?
- Who do I contact if I am unable to log into the system (e.g. forgot password) or if I have technical problems?
- I am experiencing difficulty with E-induction forms. I can log into the system and open forms however, when I attempt to populate forms with general information such as First/Last Name, Address, and Social Security Number, the information is not populating and the system with not allow me to type in the fields from the general screen.
- Where can I find the checklist for my appointment?
- If I open a form and do not complete the information, does the form get submitted?
- How do I know if a form that I filled out is approved by my HR User?
- After I complete and submit all of my forms, when do I sign them?
- If I live outside of the local area, where do I find my state tax form?
- I am experiencing difficulty with E-induction forms. I can log into the system and open forms however, when I attempt to populate forms with general information such as First/Last Name, Address, and Social Security Number, the information is not populating and the system will not allow me to type in the fields from the general screen.
The reason for this issue may be that the Adobe Reader is not opening inside the browser. To ensure that the Adobe Reader opens inside the browser, open the Adobe Reader and select Edit -> Preferences -> Internet Menu and make sure the Display PDF in Browser is selected. Once this is complete, your forms should now be populated with the information from the General screen. If this does not resolve your problem, please contact HR Systems Support on 301-451-1436.
It is highly suggested that users have Microsoft Internet Explorer version 5.0 or later and Adobe Acrobat Reader version 6.0 to run the E-Induction application software. Go to http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html to download Adobe Reader 6.0. Go to http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html to download Adobe Reader 6.0. If you use a pop-up blocker, please ensure it is set to allow pop-ups from the E-Induction URL: https://einduction.lmi.org.
Contact the HR representative listed on your EOD letter or HR Systems Support by phone at 301-451-1436 Monday-Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm. You may also reach HRSS by e-mail at hrsystemssupport@od.nih.gov.
The reason for this issue may be that Adobe Reader is not opening inside the browser. To ensure that the Adobe Reader opens inside the browser, open the Adobe Reader and select Edit -> Preferences -> Internet Menu and make sure the Display PDF in Browser is selected. Once this is complete, your forms should now be populated witht he information from the General screen. If this does not resolve your problem, please contact HR Systems Support on 301-451-1436.
You can find the checklist on the OHR website at http://hr.od.nih.gov/HRSystems/eInduction/ChecklistforMyAppointment.pdf
No, you can open a form and it can be saved as a "draft." The form does not get submitted until you click the submit button located at the top of the form. Note: The HR User cannot view the form until you submit it.
Once the HR User reviews and approves the form, the status of the form changes to "Approved" and the text "Approved by HR" will be displayed on the approved form.
The forms will be signed and dated by the New Hire during Orientation.
For New Hires who live outside of the local area (D.C., MD, VA, etc.), they may download the state tax form from the following web site: http://www.paycheckcity.com/pages/Taxforms.asp
