{"id":1257,"date":"2019-03-15T13:00:32","date_gmt":"2019-03-15T20:00:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/addison.lwh.dev\/insights\/successful-new-hire-orientation-program\/"},"modified":"2019-03-15T13:00:32","modified_gmt":"2019-03-15T20:00:32","slug":"successful-new-hire-orientation-program","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/addisongroup.com\/insights\/successful-new-hire-orientation-program\/","title":{"rendered":"Creating a Successful New Hire Orientation Program"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>You may call the program orientation or on-boarding. Regardless, you are looking for the same outcome: A successful new hire program for new employees. Gone are the days of paperwork laden, boringly exhausting orientations. Welcome to the era of creating a genuine welcome for your new hire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Begin Onboarding at Time of Hire<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Design a system to have\nrequired documents completed prior to orientation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>This helps to\nreduce the boredom factor.<\/li><li>It allows HR to\nassure that required documents are filed or to follow up as needed.<\/li><li>Use this as a\ntopic during onboarding by:<ul><li>Getting new\nhires\u2019 feedback about the process.<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Reinforcing the\nimportance of information in relation to corporate values.<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Adding touches of\nhumor as appropriate.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Make the New Hire Feel Welcome<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Chances are you recall an\norientation period from your past that could have gone better. It was days\nbefore your computer was set up, or you were handed a packet of information to\nread, sign, and return. At day\u2019s end you left wondering if the place was the\nright fit for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To help your newest employees\nfeel welcome:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Have hiring\nmanagers match them with mentors.<\/li><li>Liven up group\nonboarding sessions with interactive games, discussions, and tours of the\nbusiness.<\/li><li>Encourage social\nnetworking, inviting other employees to join orientation tours and activities.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Talk About the Job <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>From date of hire, new\nemployees wonder what is in store. Talk about the position and why each was\nhired to encourage the security that leads to success. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Link roles and\nresponsibilities discussion with the new hire\u2019s abilities and aspirations.<\/li><li>Share ways for new\nhires to contribute to teams and the organization. <\/li><li>Use an open,\nengaging tone that supports dialogue. <\/li><li>Be upfront with\ninformation about evaluations, timing for reviews, performance bonuses, and\nimprovement plans.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Next Steps: Keep the New Hire Engaged<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Managers help new hires to\nfeel part of the organization with informal and formal interactions by:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Checking in while\ntouring the department.<\/li><li>Dropping an email\nto inquire how they are doing.<\/li><li>Assuring that\nperiodic reviews have timely completion.<\/li><li>Requesting them\nto assess the orientation process.<\/li><li>Inquiring what\nthey need to best fulfill their responsibilities.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Check out <a href=\"https:\/\/dlcinc.com\/employee-perks-to-boost-retention\/\">Employee Perks to Boost Retention<\/a> to help you hold on to those new hires. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You may call the program orientation or on-boarding. 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