Jeet KaloriaNitik DayalRenju GeorgeMital KatkoriaJitesh AminAisha SiddiqaSmita Srivastava-

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 Orientation - Definition and meaning Purpose of orientation Orientation program Evaluation of orientation programme

 Definition: Orientation is a systematic and planned introduction of employees to their jobs, their co-workers and the organization. It is also called as Induction. Orientation is designed to provide a new employee with the information he/she needs to function comfortably and effectively in the organization.

Should be a process, not an event.

 To reduce start up costs (associated with job learning). To reduce anxiety. To reduce employee turnover. To save time for supervisor & colleagues.

To Develop Realistic Job Expectations and Job Satisfaction.

 The idea is to make the new employees feel at home in the new environment. Expedite proficiency.

Assist in newcomer assimilation.

Enhance adjustment to work group and norms. Encourage positive attitude.

1. Orientation checklist, employee handbook and orientation program. 2. Communicate pride in the company by giving each new employee an item with the company logo on it. 3. Encourage communication, and a sense of importance, by inviting new employees to have coffee or lunch with the company owner or a senior manager.

4. Encourage new employees to sample the product and or service that the company sells (i.e. Some restaurants offer new employees a complimentary meal).

5. Reduce the stress of starting a new job by pairing new employees with a buddy (a more senior or experienced team member) that can help coach them through the first few weeks on the job.

Here are some ideas to consider, when devising the orientation program: 1.The MIND thinks in IMAGES not WORDS!

2.Repetition is Key Repetition is Key Repetition is Key.

3.Employee is most excited on the first day of work. You need to keep that excitement alive for as long as possible!

Games can provide for an informal and fun orientation. For example: Photo match after the tour. Signature hunt.

Venue- Company name Time- 10AM -3PM

Company History Mission & Vision Competitors Market trends

Timing 10am 11am

Job description Roles and Responsibilities Interaction with Manager or Head of Department.

Workplace Tour Time sheet/cards Toilet facilities/locker room Canteen/lunch facilities Fire extinguishers First Aid facilities Emergency exits

Timing: 11am -11.30am

Smoking Regulations When and where smoking is permitted. Public Transport, Car Parking Location of bus stops and railway stations. Telephone Rules How to use the telephone system. Taking of messages Rules of usage, ie, personal calls

Social Security Provident Funds Gratuity Duty tax

Timing: 11.30am -12pm

Hours of Work Starting & Finishing times Meal & tea breaks Overtime arrangements Pay Procedures time & method of payment.

Annual Leave Entitlements Process for applying for leave.

Public Holidays Entitlements work on public holidays Sickness & Absences Leave entitlements: Sick leave Maternity leave Paternity leave Family leave Emergency leave

Lunch Time 12pm-1pm

Timing:1pm - 4pm

Inner circle and outer circle Inner circle will contain old employees and the outer circle with new employees. Both the circle will face each other. When both the circles are ready, they will move clockwise direction and introduce themselves to each other for 1min.

Birthday Game Have the group stand and line up in a straight line. After they are in line, tell them to rearrange the line so that they are in line by their birthday. January 1 on one end and December 31 at the other end. The catch is that they must do all this without talking or writing anything down.

People Knots Game Everyone sits on the floor in a circle with legs extended toward the middle. Each person grabs two others hands and holds them. The hands cannot be those of either person sitting on your sides and also cannot be the two hands of the same person. Now, everyone stands up and untangles each other into a single circle, without letting go of the hands you have.

 Employee has to fill in a questionnaire evaluating the program.

Group discussion sessions with new employees who have settled into their jobs. Verbal feedback from the employees.

Good Orientation 1. HR welcomes new employee 2. Orientation kit ready 3. Colleagues know 4. Colleagues are not prejudiced 5. Lunch with Senior manager 6. Orientation over a week 7. Formal and informal

Bad Orientation Has to search for HR department Takes and hour to get in place Colleagues dont know Colleagues are prejudiced No introduction One day orientation No interaction