Mission & Vision
Pitching the mission and vision of the firm to employees. The goal is for employees to internalize this message such that they feel they their role has epic meaning.Organizational Culture
Introducing employees to the culture of the firm such as symbols, history, expectations and norms.Introductions
Introductions to key people such as executive leadership.Social Events
Many orientations have social elements such as a lunch or team building exercise.Organizational Structure
Information about the structure of the organization such as departments and business units.Business Overview
Overview of your business such as your business model, customers and competitors. This is typically designed to drive home a point such as an urgent need to sustain customer satisfaction in a highly competitive industry.Administration
Explaining administrative processes or completing paperwork to get employees set up in areas such as access to facilities and systems.Benefits
Explaining benefits including any required administrative processes to set them up.Policy
Explaining rules, procedures and policies and setting expectations for behavior.Training
Training in areas such as safety that is important to starting a job. Training may include collaborative exercises.Tours
Tours of offices, work sites and facilities.Scare Tactics
A common theme of job orientation is to prevent new employees from failing. For example, employers may explain common reasons that employees are dismissed or reprimanded. Job orientations are typically friendly and welcoming and these warnings are intended to preempt any problems.Notes for Participants
Orientation is typically mandatory such that it is paid.In some cases, orientation begins after you start your job. For example, orientation may be run once a quarter or twice a year.There is typically nothing you need to do to prepare for orientation. Bring tools to take notes such as a pen and notepad. Some employers may require you to prepare by informing you of steps they want you to take such as reading a guide.Dress is typically business casual but never dress less formally than you would in the job.| Overview: Job Orientation | ||
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Definition | The process of welcoming employees and giving them the information they need to start their job. | |
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