New Hire Peer Orientation

Welcome to the Team! Your Peer Trainers Blonde Communications/ Internal Relations Redhead Marketing and Sales Brunette Research and Development

Tonights Objectives Office Organization Clearer Communication Increased Productivity YOU!

Agenda 8:00pmIntroductions 8:03pmIcebreaker 8:13pmOffice Organization 8:23pmBreak 8:26pmClearer Communication 8:36pmIncreased Productivity 8:46pmPerformance Reviews 8:50pmQ & A

Questions Cool your questions in the Icebox until the Q&A!

Icebreaker Meet your new colleagues! (10 minutes)

Office Organization Our office day is 9 to 5.

Dress Code Office Environment - Men AcceptableNot Acceptable Dress Pants, Dockers, CorduroyJeans, Shorts, Cotton or Nylon Sweatpants, Athletic Attire Pullovers, Dress Shirts, Sweater with Collared Shirt or Turtleneck, Polo Type Shirt, Blazer/Sport Coat Sweatshirts, T-Shirts, Sleeveless Shirts Loafers, boat/deck shoesAthletic Shoes, Work Boots, Sandals Men should look nice.

Dress Code Office Environment – Women AcceptableNot Acceptable Skirts or Dresses Executives and their assistants may wear suits. Jeans, Shorts, Sweatpants, Athletic Attire, Casual Shorts, Stretch Pants or Leggings, Stirrups, Cotton or Nylon Sweatpants Blouses, Sweaters, Polo Shirts, Dress Jackets, Tank Tops, Sweatshirts, T-Shirts, Halter Tops, Spaghetti Straps, Dress Shoes With or Without Heel, Loafers, Slides, Open Toed Shoes Flip Flops, Hiking Boots or Hiking Sandals, Athletic Shoes COS logo here Women should look pretty.

Coffee Club You are welcome to bring your own coffee in a travel mug. You can also participate in the coffee club.

Color Coding Color coding is critical! Remember: An organized office is a happy office.

Coffee Club $20 per month deducted from your paycheck (frequent drinkers) 50¢ per cup (occasional drinkers)

Break Take a break and enjoy complimentary decaf! (3 minutes)

Clearer Communication Answering the telephone Memo and fax protocols Outgoing mail

Clearer Communication Answering the telephone Now test your skills!

Clearer Communication Memo and fax protocols Log everything!

Clearer Communication Outgoing mail Test yourself: What is postage for a first-class letter? Answer: 39 cents

Increased Productivity Profits increased 12% over the last quarter Overhead expenses dropped 4% over the last fiscal year

Increased Productivity What is your role in productivity?

Increased Productivity Keep track of your hours worked

Increased Productivity Log your activities

Increased Productivity Spreadsheets and graphs

Increased Productivity Office Organization Clearer Communication Increased Productivity Why Productivity?

Performance Reviews Performance reviews are given at the one-year anniversary of hire and after the 90-day introductory period. Reviews are conducted by the immediate supervisor. Forms must be kept for seven (7) years.

Performance Reviews The Code of Conduct should dictate all activities occurring within the office environment

Summary Dress code Coffee club Color coding Answering the phone Memos and faxes Outgoing mail Productivity Performance Reviews

If You Have Questions About Your New Position… Blonde Redhead Brunette

Icebox Please pass your questions forward. Your peer trainers will answer the most intriguing. (20 minutes)