new employee orientation

New Employee Orientation“How To” for Supervisors

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Session ObjectivesYou will be able to:• Recognize the benefits and goals of new

employee orientation • Assume a leadership role in the process• Determine the topics to be covered• Plan and execute successful orientations


Session Outline• Benefits and goals of orientation• Your role in the process• Planning for a new employee’s first day• The first day• After the first day• Temps, part-timers, and disabled employees


Benefits of Orientation• Creates a positive first impression • Provides essential information • Helps you get to know the employee and

assess training needs


Key Information• Company information • Benefits information • Job information


Goals of Orientation•Welcome new employees• Acquaint new workers with the company• Inform new employees about company

policies


Goals of Orientation (cont.)

• Facilitate adjustment to the job • Complete required paperwork • Open channels of communication


Your Leadership Role• Planner • Coordinator • Overseer • Evaluator


Orientation Background• Questions?


Before the First Day• What time to arrive • Where to park • What door to enter and

where to report • What to wear• What tools and

equipment to bring• What documents to

bring


What You Need to Do• Notify staff of new

arrival• Designate and prepare

a workstation• Plan and schedule

orientation activities • Gather necessary

information and paperwork


What You Need to Do (cont.)

• Determine expectations of performance and prepare job standards • Select an orientation assistant• Clear your schedule• Prepare a first-job assignment


Select an Assistant• Assistant acts as a

buddy to new employee• You monitor and confer


Select an Assistant (cont.)

• Qualities of an assistant


A Note About Adult Learning• Retention of information • Information overload • Effective learning


The First Day•Welcome the new employee• Introduce employee to co-workers and

workplace• Complete paperwork


The First Day (cont.)

• Issue keys, tools, equipment • Describe the job• Communicate

expectations• Review important

department procedures


The First Day (cont.)

• Answer any questions• Assign a meaningful task • Have lunch with the new employee • End the day on a positive note


After the First Day• Second day • End of first week


After the First Day (cont.)

• After 2 weeks • After 4 weeks


Training Strategies• Assess needs • Select method of

training • Assign trainers • Evaluate results


Special Case Orientations• Temporary employees • Part-time employees • Employees with

disabilities


Planning and Execution• Questions?


Orientation Checklist• Pay • Time • Benefits • Identification• Employee handbook • Emergency information


Orientation Checklist (cont.)

• Work hours • Breaks • Overtime • Absences • Vacations and holidays



• Organizational chart • Accountabilities •Manuals • Job description • Performance appraisals•Work tasks



• Safety• Security • Facility layout • Phone system• Supplies and materials• Equipment



• Keys, access cards or codes • Attire • Food and beverages• Smoking• Visitors• Parking


Key Points to Remember• Orientation provides information new

employees need to get off to a good start • Orientation has a direct impact on future

productivity, performance, and job satisfaction• You play a key role in the success of the

orientation process

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