Centre Parcs has appointed the University of Derby’s e-learning unit, I4L, to design a new on-line induction course for its new recruits.

The course will be delivered through I4L’s Intelligent Shell System (ISS) software and is designed to offer information to new staff joining the holiday park operator.

The course will allow Center Parcs, which takes on 1,500 new staff every year, to give new employees an introduction to the company, present an on-screen walk-through of each of its four UK sites and explain about the company’s core values, what is expected of employees and the benefits of working for Center Parcs.

Jo O’Neill, UK training manager at Center Parcs, said: “Our aim is to ensure all new employees joining the company settle in as quickly as possible with the motivation and expertise to deliver excellent guest service immediately”

“The interactive package will enable us to be much more dynamic and focused in our initial welcome workshop and will also reduce time spent in the classroom from three days to one-and-a-half.