Transcript New Employee Orientation

New Employee Orientation
“How To” for Supervisors
Session Objectives
You 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
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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
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Benefits of Orientation
• Creates a positive first impression
• Provides essential information
• Helps you get to know the employee and
assess training needs
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Key Information
• Company information
• Benefits information
• Job information
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Goals of Orientation
• Welcome new employees
• Acquaint new workers with the company
• Inform new employees about company
policies
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Goals of Orientation (cont.)
• Facilitate adjustment to the job
• Complete required paperwork
• Open channels of communication
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Your Leadership Role
• Planner
• Coordinator
• Overseer
• Evaluator
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Orientation Background
• Questions?
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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
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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
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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
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Select an Assistant
• Assistant acts as a
buddy to new employee
• You monitor and confer
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Select an Assistant (cont.)
• Qualities of an assistant
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A Note About Adult Learning
• Retention of information
• Information overload
• Effective learning
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The First Day
• Welcome the new employee
• Introduce employee to co-workers and
workplace
• Complete paperwork
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The First Day (cont.)
• Issue keys, tools,
equipment
• Describe the job
• Communicate
expectations
• Review important
department procedures
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The First Day (cont.)
• Answer any questions
• Assign a meaningful task
• Have lunch with the new employee
• End the day on a positive note
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After the First Day
• Second day
• End of first week
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After the First Day (cont.)
• After 2 weeks
• After 4 weeks
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Training Strategies
• Assess needs
• Select method of
training
• Assign trainers
• Evaluate results
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Special Case Orientations
• Temporary employees
• Part-time employees
• Employees with
disabilities
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Planning and Execution
• Questions?
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Orientation Checklist
• Pay
• Time
• Benefits
• Identification
• Employee handbook
• Emergency information
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Orientation Checklist (cont.)
• Work hours
• Breaks
• Overtime
• Absences
• Vacations and holidays
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Orientation Checklist (cont.)
• Organizational chart
• Accountabilities
• Manuals
• Job description
• Performance appraisals
• Work tasks
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Orientation Checklist (cont.)
• Safety
• Security
• Facility layout
• Phone system
• Supplies and materials
• Equipment
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Orientation Checklist (cont.)
• Keys, access cards
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Attire
Food and beverages
Smoking
Visitors
Parking
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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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