New Hire Orientation: A Case Study
New Hire Orientation: A Case Study
Lisa Layne
Essentials of College Writing
COMM/215
Oleah Morris
January 28, 2013
New Hire Orientation: A Case Study
Companies big and small develop programs that deal with recruitment and training of new hires. “A vital component of a firm’s human resource management is in its new hire orientation program” (Dunn & Jasinski, 2009, p. 115). The process must be organized and comprehensive. Providing a structured, and well thought out orientation, will prepare new hires for the challenges he or she may face within their new role. “ The new employee orientation program is thus a specific, programmatic component in the overall process of socializing the employee to fit into the organization” (Welty, 2009, p. 85).
These programs are dependent upon the development and organization of policies and guidelines specific to the orientation process. The program development is often the responsibility of the recruiter. According to Dunn and Jasinski, “ a firm can organize the role and scope of its new hire orientation program, assign responsibility for the program’s execution, and determine the appropriate level of resources to commit to the process” (2009, p. 115).
The positive benefits of a successful program are measured by the performance and motivation of the employee. According to Welty, “ Such a program tends to lengthen employees’ tenure at the organization, as well as their motivation to perform successfully in the new position” (Welty, 2009, p. 85).
BACKGROUND
This case study examines the particular process and planning for 15 new hires of the ABC Corporation. The study will explore the efforts made or not made by Carl Robins, campus recruiter. This is a new position for Robins; employed for only six months. It represents his first attempt at recruitment and orientation efforts. Efforts will be made to define the necessary aspects he must ensure for a successful orientation program. The case study will
Lisa Layne
Essentials of College Writing
COMM/215
Oleah Morris
January 28, 2013
New Hire Orientation: A Case Study
Companies big and small develop programs that deal with recruitment and training of new hires. “A vital component of a firm’s human resource management is in its new hire orientation program” (Dunn & Jasinski, 2009, p. 115). The process must be organized and comprehensive. Providing a structured, and well thought out orientation, will prepare new hires for the challenges he or she may face within their new role. “ The new employee orientation program is thus a specific, programmatic component in the overall process of socializing the employee to fit into the organization” (Welty, 2009, p. 85).
These programs are dependent upon the development and organization of policies and guidelines specific to the orientation process. The program development is often the responsibility of the recruiter. According to Dunn and Jasinski, “ a firm can organize the role and scope of its new hire orientation program, assign responsibility for the program’s execution, and determine the appropriate level of resources to commit to the process” (2009, p. 115).
The positive benefits of a successful program are measured by the performance and motivation of the employee. According to Welty, “ Such a program tends to lengthen employees’ tenure at the organization, as well as their motivation to perform successfully in the new position” (Welty, 2009, p. 85).
BACKGROUND
This case study examines the particular process and planning for 15 new hires of the ABC Corporation. The study will explore the efforts made or not made by Carl Robins, campus recruiter. This is a new position for Robins; employed for only six months. It represents his first attempt at recruitment and orientation efforts. Efforts will be made to define the necessary aspects he must ensure for a successful orientation program. The case study will
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