What is job orientation, and what should it cover for new hires?

[alena]

We're redesigning our onboarding and want to know what a strong orientation program looks like. Orientation is a new hire's first formal introduction to the company — covering policies, tools, culture, and their team. Some companies run it for one day, others a full week. What format has worked best for you, especially for remote employees?

 

[grace]

It's the first proper introduction a new employee gets to the company, and a good one covers the basics like HR paperwork, company culture, team introductions, tools they'll be using, and what the first few weeks are actually going to look like, makes a huge difference in how quickly someone settles in.

 

[Henry]

Job orientation is the onboarding process introducing new hires to company culture, policies, roles, and expectations. It should cover workplace rules, job duties, training, benefits, safety procedures, and team introductions.