By Tara Vohs

The Importance of Orientations

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Why are Orientations Important?

Orientations are important for helping new staff

feel like a part of the team and in the know.

More benefits....

Assists with.

Retention

Motivation

Job Satisfaction

Contributing members of the team

Without Orientations....

The Lack of holding an orientation for staff can create....

• Turnover

• Lack of interest

• Questions for where the new employee stands

Reasons not to hold orientations

• Cost

• Time

• Lack of staff

These excuses are good ones but remember the benefits of holding even just a small orientation for new hires.

Make them feel welcomed!

Reduces Turnover!

What should be included in a new hire orientation?

Make the new hires feel welcome and a part of the group.

Overview of all operations

Goals and culture

Tell about goals and culture

Talk about new hire's position

carefully review important policies and benefits.

Some policies such as sexual harassment, drug and alcohol use and testing, and safety are so important that many employers conduct special training on them. 

Complete necessary paperwork, but don’t let it dominate the orientation.

Other forms may be needed to administer your policies, such as those for benefits enrollment and beneficiary designations, direct pay deposit authorization, and employee emergency contact information. 

Orientations

Orientations can be for a large group or for a small group.

Even informal orientations are helpful!!