You've just spent a great deal of time and effort to
find the right candidate for the open position in your organization. How do you ensure that your new
employee feels welcome, receives all of the appropriate orientation information, and starts off on the
right foot?
The first few days at a new job — even if it
is with a familiar organization — can be intimidating, overwhelming, and downright scary. New
employees are hoping to make a good impression, feel welcome, and make a smooth transition into their
new roles. The organization and involved staff have an important responsibility in meeting the
expectations of new hires and to communicate what is expected, how processes work, and who can provide
information and answers to questions.
Key goals for meeting the needs of both the
employer and employee include creating a resounding welcoming feeling during the orientation process,
minimizing the learning curve for the new employee, and shedding a positive light on the organization.
Additionally, it's imperative that the rules, policies, and legalities of employee orientation are
conveyed, discussed, and followed.
Providing thorough and beneficial
orientation to a new hire can seem time-consuming and difficult for everyone involved. Like anyone
else involved in the hiring process, you probably have the best intentions of taking on this task and
exceeding employee expectations, but that takes planning and more time than you have to
spare.
Don't spend another minute worrying if
your employee orientation process is the best it can be. Learn tips, techniques, and strategies for
addressing the 6 things new staff members need to transition smoothly into a new job:
- Clear communication that concisely outlines expectations
- A meaningful, organized "welcome"
- Organized, systematic, and prioritized instruction for the paperwork overload
- Immediate opportunities for contribution and success
- Definitive sense of direction for the position
- Understanding of the organization's culture and a sense of community
As a manager, supervisor, or HR
professional, you are responsible for reflecting on the "human" aspects of orientation, rather than
simply outlining the job tasks, processes, and procedures that every new hire must learn. Regardless
of experience level, all new employees have concerns and reservations when entering a new role, and
it's just as important for the organization as it is for the employee that orientation is a positive,
productive experience for everyone involved.
Enroll today for this
insightful one-hour audio conference to learn practical, creative, and successful techniques for
orienting employees to a new job, new surroundings, new department, or new organization. After all,
making a good impression on new employees and giving them the tools to achieve their best is essential
to the success of your entire organization!
What You'll Learn
- The five "first week" new employee turn-offs: messages we inadvertently send that sets a negative tone for the future
- The "6-by-6" method of orientation: a quick sure-fire strategy for ensuring every employee gets an optimal start — no matter how pressed for time you might be!
- 12 unique ways to welcome employees and encourage a sense of team unity from the start
- Guidelines for well-paced, proactive training that fits the learning needs of every employee
- Signs of new-recruit stress and how to alleviate it quickly
- The "TSL" method of coaching: a technique for recognizing an employee's ability and understanding of new procedures and processes
- How to best incorporate new employee paperwork and procedural must-haves into the overall orientation process
- 5 ways to get current staff members to contribute to the success of the newest team member
- 3 statements that make all the difference to individuals during orientation
- And much more!
Who Will Benefit
HR management and staff, managers, supervisors, team leaders, and anyone who may play a formal or informal role in providing employee orientation training to new hires and new starts.
