Too often, companies make the mistake of rushing through their orientation, failing to realize that each worker brings to the forefront different experiences and varying skill sets. Therefore, each worker may have different comfort levels with their new jobs, as well as different learning needs. What is employee orientation? Employee orientation is a vital aspect of any company’s health and safety management system. It is the process of introducing new, inexperienced or transferred workers to the organization; specifically, to their supervisors, co-workers, work environment and job task. The importance of employee orientation and its benefits The employee orientation is important because it provides new workers with the relevant safety training about their job position and task, as well as informing them of work hazards. Additionally, an orientation provides new workers with the opportunity to learn about the company and to clarify anything they’re unsure of. Orientating new workers can also be significantly beneficial to a company. Some of the benefits of employee orientation include:- Awareness of workplace health and safety hazards, as well as how these work hazards can be controlled.
- Reduced risk of potential injuries, accidents and illnesses.
- Demonstrates the company’s due diligence/legislative compliance.
- Increased employee efficiency, which leads to increased productivity.
- Increased retention rates thereby reducing turnover.
- Brings to the forefront the company’s moral obligations to ensure the health and safety of their workers.
