New Employee Orientation Training

Two-Day Program

When to Use a Two-Day Program

A two-day program is appropriate when

• key people within the organization support a comprehensive program

• the targeted audience is 12 or more

• training facilities for groups are available

• guest facilitators are available.

Choosing the Content

The content should include the following standard topics for a new employee orientation program:

• Company history and context

• Compensation and benefits

• Policies and procedures

• Employee programs and services.

The subtopics for those categories are listed in chapter 3.

The two-day design is a more comprehensive and, therefore, more effective option than a one-day program. However, the requirements, directives, and resources of your organization will drive the length ...