Importance of Employee Orientation in Establishing Successful Working Relationships
Effectively orienting new employees is crucial for building successful working relationships within an organization. Employee orientation involves creating a positive first impression, guiding employees in adjusting to their new environment and roles, and providing necessary information and resources. The first day on the job is particularly important, as it sets the tone for the employee's experience and helps in reducing anxiety. Employee orientation not only benefits new employees but also contributes to improved employee retention and overall organizational success.
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Introduction Effectively orienting new employees to the organization and to their positions is critical to establishing successful, productive working relationships. The employee's first interactions with the organization should create a positive impression.
What is employee orientation ? It is an introduction, to guide one in adjusting to new surroundings and employment.
The First Day on the Job A new employee may be anxious about starting a new job. Try to create a comfortable environment. On the first day, you should: Give a warm welcome and try to reduce any nervousness the new employee may feel. Discuss your plan for first day. Introduce the employee to other staff members. Show the new employee around the office.
The First Day on the Job Arrange to have lunch with the new employee. Review the job description card and organizational charts with the employee. Explain transportation and other services like telephone, fax, e-mail, and Internet use Give the employee the New Employee Benefits Packet. Be sure to discuss any questions or refer the employee to your Department Benefits Counselor.
The First Day on the Job Explain that policy and collective bargaining agreements. Discuss what the probation period is all about and explain how and when the employee's performance will be appraised during the probation period . Have the new employee complete all the necessary personnel forms.
Why is Orientation Important? Employees orientation is important because it lays a foundation for the new employee s entire career with the department. First impressions are important since they establish the basis for everything that follows. Without orientation, a new employee sometimes feels uncomfortable in his/her new position and takes longer to reach his/her full potential. Improves employee retention.
Orientation Programs for Reducing Employee Turnover Every time you lose an employee, your business suffers the costs of advertising for, finding and training new employees. Preventing employee turnover saves you money and helps you operate more efficiently. The task of keeping an employee starts on the employee s first day of work. Employee orientation programs help foster loyalty and reduce turnover.
Orientation Programs for Reducing Employee Turnover Important points should be covered in orientation help to reduce turnover. 1. Expectations 2. Benefits 3. Opportunities 4. Culture
Orientation Programs for Reducing Employee Turnover 1. Expectations Employee orientation provides an opportunity for you to clearly communicate your expectations to the employee. This is the time for you to lay out the rules, both written and unwritten, that you expect him to follow on the job. Though you may have communicated these expectations during the hiring process, it s good to review them.
Orientation Programs for Reducing Employee Turnover 2. Benefits In addition to emphasizing what you expect from the employee, your orientation program should include information on what you will do for the employee. Highlight programs and practices you have in place that benefit the employee.
Orientation Programs for Reducing Employee Turnover 3. Opportunities Another reason employees often leave jobs is because they feel they have no opportunity for advancement in their current position. You can help prevent this during orientation by pointing out opportunities for learning new skills, taking on new responsibilities and being promoted.
Orientation Programs for Reducing Employee Turnover 4. Culture Most people like to belong. They want to be a part of something good. Talking about the charitable work your employees do, the history of the company, the role you ve played in the community and even the company ,summer picnic, can make an employee feel they re part of something.
