HR Strategies for Employee Engagement (Collection), Second Edition

11. Orientation

In this chapter, you learn how to help new employees feel knowledgeable about the company so they’re prepared to do great work. We share advice on how to

• Help managers understand their role in orientation and give them the tools they need to succeed

• Build an effective orientation process

• Create an orientation session that informs and inspires

Welcome Aboard!

The good news is that you’ve just hired a terrific person for that open position. The bad news is that there’s a good chance your new employee might not work out. In fact, according to a study by the training company Leadership IQ, only 19% of new hires achieve unequivocal success within their first 18 months on the job.

What can you do to increase your odds? Build ...