Human Resource Management: Employee Orientation, On-boarding and Training

The earliest days of a new recruit’s employment are often the most critical. They get the chance to make a positive first-impression, while the business has the opportunity to begin moulding and shaping their new HR asset. The way the organisation handles employee inductions, orientations and initial training in general has the biggest influence on everything that follows. Motivation, ambition, career prospects – all affected by what takes place during these early stages. If you want what’s best for your employees and the business as a whole, the importance of effective introductions cannot be overstated.

This insightful tutorial has been designed for business owners, HR managers and anyone directly involved in employee training and development. Explore the purpose and importance of orientation and on-boarding, along with how to plan superior employee introduction programs. Study a breakdown of the training cycle, how to carry out a training needs assessment (TNA) and a series of critical performance management essentials.