Onsintroduktion

Onsintroduktion is a term used in Danish and Norwegian contexts to denote a midweek introductory session, typically held on Wednesdays, for new members, employees, or students. The word is a compound of ons (Wednesday) and introduktion (introduction), and it is used as a label for onboarding or orientation activities scheduled during the week rather than as a fixed method.

In practice, a onsintroduktion can cover basic information about the organization, its structure, policies, safety procedures, IT systems, and initial administrative steps. It may be delivered in person or online and can be part of a broader onboarding program or a stand-alone event. Content is usually tailored to the audience, such as new hires, exchange students, or new club members, and may include introductions to key personnel, a tour of facilities, and an overview of schedules and next steps.

Origins and usage: The component ons derives from the Danish and Norwegian naming of the weekday Wednesday, while introduktion traces back to Latin and its descendants through European languages. The compound is primarily found in Danish and Norwegian language usage and is not a standardized term in formal dictionaries; its application varies by organization. Some institutions prefer alternatives such as onboarding, orientation, or induction, while others use onsintroduktion as a convenient local label for weekly midweek sessions.

See also: onboarding, orientation, induction.