2. HEAD START…. New Start… O r i e n t a t i o n

3. Introductions Goals –Conducting New Hire Orientation –Objectives of this workshop Define Orientation Negative Approaches to Orientation Types of Orientations  Organizational  Departmental Your Orientation Program Summary Imag e Motivation Loyalty Expectations Welcomed Teamwork Happy Agenda/Topics

4. Introductions Your name Organization details  Name of center  How long in the industry  Position title  Number of employees – full & part-time Memorable experience in this industry What is your objective(s) for today

5. Promote employee socialization Educate them about your culture Help them define their work role & career goals in terms of the needs of your organization. Why conduct a new-hire orientation?

6. Workshop Objectives Upon the completion of this workshop, you will be able to: Define what is an employee orientation and why is it important to your organization to implement. Promote employee socialization by ensuring that the new-hire is welcomed and valued. Educate new-hires about your company’s culture. Help new-hires define their work role & career goals in terms of the needs of your organization. List some legal ramifications of why having an orientation plan is needed for your organization. Develop and implement a plan to have all employees oriented.

7. Defining Orientation Orientation is a social and psychological process, as well as an educational one, that helps those in new situations to adjust and perform. It involves information and activities needed to develop knowledge and skills. It is a process, not an event!!!

8. Negative Approaches To Orientation Orientation by osmosis  Leave them alone Just follow Ruth/John around  Veteran employee(s) Let’s go to the movies  Nap time on you

9. Two Levels of Orientations Organizational Level  Organization’s purpose Departmental Level  Supervisors orient staff to their job responsibilities, co-workers, & facilities

10. Organizational Orientation For your Organization  good impression  employee enthusiasm  reduce turnover For the Employee  make them feel welcome at the company  help them to settle in  knowing the policy & procedures of the company

11. Departmental Orientation For your Line-Mangers  people skill development  reduces work load  introduce them swiftly & effectively to the job, company & colleagues

12. Purpose New employee anxieties Job tasks & expectations Company operations, culture, & values Basic policies & procedures

13. Legal Ramifications Without clear defined policies opening doors to law suits Documentation is required and important

14. Current Orientation What will you include now in your orientation program?

15. Summary Employees are an organization’s most important asset Since the employee-employer relationship begins at hiring, orientation should begin before an employee’s first day of work The sooner employees feel like they are a part of an organization, the sooner they contribute to it. Cultivating positive relationships with employees can improve retention.

16. The Most Important Asset