Orientation

Purpose

Reduce stress of employees

Develop realistic job expectations

Reduce employee turnovers

Definition

Job orientation, also known as induction, is the planned introduction of new employees to their jobs, co-workers, and the organization, is offered by most employers. It aids new employees in knowing and understanding company policies and procedures.
Job orientation is essential to prepare new employees to perform on the job as quicky as possible and to prepare information needed for them to function properly and effectively.

types of orientation activites

General

Specific departmental

How do we design an effective one?

Welcome the new employees

Make employee handbooks readily available

access and go through the policies

explain details of their roles specifically

Determine the objections and tangible action steps

clearly state common expectations

Advantages

Increase employee production

Promotes teamwork

Avoids confusion

disadvantages

Orientation preperation

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