6. 6
The first few minutes of new employee orientation, if done right,
can lead to happier and more productive workers and, ultimately,
increased customer satisfaction.
Pivotal stage of the employee/employer relationship
7. 7
• Impression…..
• First impression….is best impression, need not be
always lasting
• Engagement will be high
• Motivation will be High
• Chances of being with organisation may increase
• “psychological contract”
9. 9
• Areas of Socialisation
• Culture
• Nature
• Job ways
• Leadership - People
• Value; Mission; Vision; Philosophy
• Working ways
• Code of conduct….basic
• Legal and policy-related rules
• Rules and Regulations
• Standard operating procedures
• Expectations
• ……..
10. 10
Training and roundtable discussions.
Meetings with key insiders.
On-the-job learning
Individual mentoring and HR support.
Field and product experiences such as site visits
A Range of Approaches
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Best Practices for Onboarding
✔ Implement the basics prior to the first day on the job.
✔ Make the first day on the job special.
✔ Use formal orientation programs.
✔ Develop a written onboarding plan.
✔ Make onboarding participatory.
✔ Be sure your program is consistently implemented.
✔ Ensure that the program is monitored over time.
✔ Use technology to facilitate the process.
✔Use milestones, such as 30, 60, 90 and 120 days on the job—
and up to one year post-organizational entry—
to check in on employee progress.
✔ Engage stakeholders in planning.
✔Include key stakeholder meetings as part of the program.
✔ Be crystal clear with new employees in terms of:
• Objectives.
• Timelines.
• Roles.
• Responsibilities