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Orientation and Training Plan Essay

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According to Rue and Byars (2010), “orientation is not a one-time obligation, but an ongoing process” (p. 207). Training of employees can also be defined by this statement. Having an effective orientation and training plan is essential to the success of new employees and the organization as a whole. Ineffective training and orientation creates dissatisfaction with new employees which reduces morale and increases turnover (Giangreco, Sebastiano, & Peccei, 2009). The first step to successful entry of the new employee is planning the orientation.
Orientation starts with the interview. At this time the employee learns about the position, the basic expectations and, in some cases, tours of the work area. This allows the candidate to …show more content…

The objective for general orientation being provided by one group of people is to provide a clear and consistent message to all employees of the organization.
The supervisor is responsible for onsite orientation. The supervisor is responsible for ensuring the information given to the new employee is accurate and received in a timely manner. The supervisor is also responsible for the training schedule and making sure training is completed on time or removing any barriers that may impede the process. A supervisor should have a written plan of what needs to be covered to ensure all areas are addressed (Rue & Byars (2010).
Onsite orientation consists of reading applicable department policies and procedures, reintroduction of the physical environment including where to find forms and where to place them when complete, assignment of a locker, parking, location of the schedule, shift responsibilities as well as employee responsibilities such as utilizing communication pathways like outlook or interoffice mail. Quality monitors and their role in quality outcomes is also a critical component to onsite orientation. Other onsite orientation consists of completing mandatory education, incident reports, chain of command, equipment usage, supplies, customer service expectations, safety precautions, patient scripting, proper personnel protective

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