New Employee Orientation Training

During the Employee’s First Week

Take a look at Tool 11-9: Activities for the New Employee’s First Week (page 192, or Tool 11-9.pdf on the CD). At the end of the first week, the manager should meet with the employee once again to check on his or her progress; answer questions; and provide additional information, such as department goals and objectives, the performance planning and evaluation process, and career development opportunities. At this point, the manager also may want to review the company’s mission statement and goals and explain how the department and the individual fit into the total organization. On the other hand, a discussion of “the big picture” might be more relevant and meaningful if delayed until after the employee’s initial ...