COMMERCE 4BI3 Lecture Notes - Lecture 7: Ath, Visible Minority, Millwright
28 Feb 2017
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Orientation: the process of introducing new employees to the organization, its philosophy, policies, rules, and procedures and beginning the socialization process. Purposes: clarify rules, create realistic expectations, reduce anxiety and stress. Increase job satisfaction and reduce turnover: enhance organizational fit and commitment. Increase job performance: protect from legal suits. Most organization provide some kind of orientation to new employees. However, in some org. , orientation is the only training employees receive. Formal orientation methods: lecture/presentation, video/dvd presentation, pamphlets/manuals/other reading material. Interview/meeting with hr or supervisor: completion of forms/questionnaires (e. g. , td1, personal tax credits return; benefits information, etc. ) Formal orientation content: company history company products & services company organization hierarchy in the organization, employee benefits services for employees, training and promotion performance expectations company rules & regulations. Informal orientation is usually on-the-job, often conducted by the supervisor or coworkers: tour of facilities, briefing employees prior to arrival of newcomer.
