Saturday, December 18, 2004
Should We Revert to Classroom-Style Orientations?
E-learning initiatives have not proven as effective as we expected. Hence, we are considering reverting to a classroom-style orientation program. Would this be a good way to assimilate new hires into our organization?
Orientation programs are really the first opportunity to set the stage and create a smooth transition for new employees into the workforce. The session or sessions you run are a great opportunity to represent the organization’s culture. This introduction should not be taken lightly. A good orientation can catapult a new employee to be extremely productive or deliver a sour note that makes an employee question his decision to join your firm.
Orientation programs can run from a few hours to several months, depending on what you want to accomplish during that time. There are a few things to consider:
1) How difficult is the learning curve for the new employee? How long will it take them to be considered fully productive in their work environment?
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Orientation programs are really the first opportunity to set the stage and create a smooth transition for new employees into the workforce. The session or sessions you run are a great opportunity to represent the organization’s culture. This introduction should not be taken lightly. A good orientation can catapult a new employee to be extremely productive or deliver a sour note that makes an employee question his decision to join your firm.
Orientation programs can run from a few hours to several months, depending on what you want to accomplish during that time. There are a few things to consider:
1) How difficult is the learning curve for the new employee? How long will it take them to be considered fully productive in their work environment?
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