Employee Orientation programs are very effective in introducing the new employees to their new jobs
and work environments. It provides the employees an overview of how the organization operates.
Orientation provides an opportunity for the new employees to get acquainted with the to their new job,
department, peers, and organization. An effective orientation helps the employees get adjusted to the
new work environment and it speeds up the time it takes to become productive members of the
organization.
Benefits of Orientation :
1) Creates first impression – The orientation program creates the first impression of the organization in
the minds of the new employees. The impression either positive or the negative depends on how well
the orientation is. So, orientation program should always be an encouraging and inspiring one. It should
demonstrate the idea that the company is sensitive to the needs of the new employees.
2) Understanding expectations – Orientation program helps the employees understand what is expected
from them. Each organization has their own policies and rules and employees have their own concerns.
Orientation helps to clear all those ambiguities and makes it clear what is right and what is not
acceptable and what is expected out of them in their new roles
3) Understanding benefits – Orientation program provides an insight on the benefits the company offers
to its employees. All that promised in the interview gets a clarity in the orientation.
4) Employee engagement – An effective orientation engages the employees and makes them feel that
they are productive part of the organization.
Maximizing the benefits of orientation :
To maximize the benefits of the orientation programs, organization should follow certain procedures.