Virtual Onboarding and Orientation
267-26
Leadership, supervisory and management
Critical Steps to Help New Hires Achieve Immediate Results
Strong employee onboarding and orientation practices have become an expectation of new hires and the message is clear: first impressions matter. The purpose of this program is to get comfortable with effective onboarding practices. Recognizing that many teams now work remotely, this program explores both in-person and virtual onboarding and orientation solutions. Participants of this workshop will be well equipped to “wow” new hires, helping them achieve immediate results. By reviewing an onboarding basics model, learners will recognize the necessary steps required before a new team member’s first day.
By the end of this workshop, you will be able to:
- Recognize the difference between in-person and virtual onboarding
- Define what virtual onboarding can look like on your team
- Create lasting first impressions
- Design a plan before Day One using an onboarding-basics model
- Enhance strategies during Day One utilizing a first-day model
- Follow up after Day One using the follow-up framework
Introductions
- Reviewing workshop goals and benefits
- Sharing current experiences
Defining onboarding and orientation
- Assessing how our current practices measure up
- Remembering the difference between onboarding and orientation
- The impact of onboarding in a virtual environment
Onboarding Basics
- Uncovering new hire challenges
- Finding solutions through onboarding practices
- Knowing your destination and desired outcomes
Before Day One
- Understanding your homework
- Learning all you can do before the first day
- Creating powerful first impressions
- Working your hiring process for a smooth transition
- Building the perfect welcome package
During Day One
- Reviewing a Day One Checklist
- Learning to leverage all team members to engage new hires
- Establishing roles:
- Hiring Manager
- Buddy
- Mentor
After Day One
- Setting follow-up expectations
- Learning the follow-up framework
- Discussing future team commitments
Workshop Summary and Personal Plan of Action
Learning Outcomes
There are no prerequisites for this course.
This workshop is a must for new hires, hiring managers, and HR leaders who are looking to uncover proven strategies that will increase employee performance, loyalty and happiness.
The advantages of team sessions
- Learn and grow together as a team
- Location and time of your choice
- Sessions can be customized to fit your objectives
- Surprisingly cost effective
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