Orientation: Where Do We Go From Here?

Have you ever been tossed into a job and left to sink or swim? If so, you know how important thorough orientation can be. Sound hiring decisions, followed by thorough orientation, minimize turnover and boost productivity and morale. In addition, savvy managers cash in on orientation’s opportunity to hit new employees with all the positive aspects about the job, department, and organization before their enthusiasm is dulled by the cynical views of coworkers whose enthusiasm may have diminished.