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Orientation and OnboardingEntering into a new job can be a scary and overwhelming experience. New staff of all ages can be intimated by the paperwork, volume of new people they are meeting, and training materials. Studies show that organizations who take special steps to successfully onboard incoming staff increase retention rates. Preparing an orientation program that quickly assimilates new staff into the workplace culture can be the difference between keeping a new staff member for years instead of months.
Orientation and Onboarding Organizations are finding new and innovative ways to onboard new staff. Some are hiring individuals specifically tasked with creating a welcoming experience, others are forming committees of staff members to review current procedures. Regardless of your approach, focusing on a positive experience for a new employee can lead to higher retention levels and lower costs. Some organizations are asking themselves the following questions when reviewing their onboarding and orientation procedures:
These are just a few of the key questions all organizations must ask themselves when onboarding and orienting new staff. The following are different studies, practices and research regarding onboarding and orientation from LeadingAge and its members:
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