What Are the Components of an Effective Employee Orientation Program?
An effective employee orientation helps to welcome new employees and communicate the policies within the organization. Organizations that use an employee orientation program may find workers are better informed and more clearly understand what is expected when working in the company. The human resources department can add components to the orientation program to make it more interesting and memorable to the new worker.
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Information Packets
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The orientation should include an information packet that contains all of the information covered during the presentation. The information packet provides reference materials for the employee to explore in depth after the orientation. Include information about insurance, retirement plans, time-off policies, dress codes, time clock procedures, call-in procedures, employee evaluations and other benefits of working for the company. The information may also include a history of the company and the products it makes or services it provides.
Sample Products
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In some companies, providing a new hire with a sample of the company product is a good way to familiarize the worker with the company's line of business. Companies that are unable to provide a sample of the product may provide the new hires with promotional materials such as key chains, lunch bags and other items with the company logo. This can encourage a sense of pride in working for the business, which may translate to company loyalty.
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Employee Interaction
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Long employee orientation programs can be difficult for new employees to get through. The human resources representative should plan for breaks in the presentation to keep the workers interested. Introductions among the group or snack breaks are a good way to revive lagging interest.
Speakers
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The employee orientation program can include representatives from various departments in the organization. This can provide some valuable information to the new hires on company departments and how work flows through the organization. The human resources representative can bring in a speaker from the production, marketing, sales, accounting and materials departments to explain briefly how the department contributes to the company. After the presentations, new hires can be introduced to key employees.
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