Post on 11-Oct-2020
New Employee Orientation -Getting Employees Off to a Good Start
Lorie Floyd, PHRHR Consultant
This training is designed to provide general information about the subject matter covered. Neither TAC nor the
trainers are engaged in rendering legal advice. If you need legal advice, TAC
recommends that you seek the services of a competent attorney who is
familiar with your specific situation.
Objectives• What is New Employee Orientation?• What is Onboarding?• What are the steps for a successful
program?• How to get support from Elected
Official/Department Head/Supervisor?
What is New Employee Orientation and Onboarding? Is there a difference?
Poll Questions
Do you have an onboarding process or orientation process?
a) Onboarding processb) Orientation processc) Onboarding and orientation
process d) Neither we just pay employees,
if we know they have been hired
How would your new hires rate your current onboarding/orientation process?
a) Outstandingb) Acceptablec) Needs improvementd) What process?
What is your method of delivery for the orientation process?
a) All onlineb) Some online, some hard copiesc) None online, all hard copiesd) Again, what is this process?
Great Employee Onboarding can improve employee retention by
Research by Brandon Hall Group for Glassdoor, 2015, https://www.saplinghr.com/10-employee-onboarding-statistics-you-must-know-in-2020
of Organizations do not onboard well
According to Gallup, https://www.saplinghr.com/10-employee-onboarding-statistics-you-must-know-in-2020
of organizations say their onboarding program is focused on processes and
paperwork
According to HCI,https://www.saplinghr.com/10-employee-onboarding-statistics-you-must-know-in-2020
Post offer/Pre employment• Conduct pre-employment testing
• Job related physicals • Drug tests • Driving record
• Send detailed welcome letter • When and were to report• How to dress• What to bring
Starting the Process
Before the Employee Starts• Desk with computer, phone and office
supplies• Business cards• Access to email any database or systems
they will be using• Uniform• Supplies to be successful on the job
First Day
HR Responsibility• The structure of the county• The functions of Commissioners Court• Functions of HR• Fill out the required forms • Discuss benefits
Policies• Harassment• Workplace safety• Cobra• FLSA Safe Harbor
Supervisor Responsibilities • Job duties and expectations• Set clear goals and performance objectives• The structure and roles of the office• Discuss internal department polices:
• How to request time off • Cell phone use • Dress code• Harassment and Safety policies
Follow up
Human Resources Consultants
NorthwestDiana Cecil(512) 924-6360
NortheastMichele Arseneau(512) 461-1667
SouthwestDiana Cecil(512) 924-6360
SoutheastLorie Floyd(512) 765-2128
SoutheastSouthwest
NorthwestNortheast