June 30, 2009 by Sam Narisi
Most companies put new hires through some kind of team-building exercise. One key to success: Make sure no one is seriously injured.
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Tags: orientation, team-building
February 3, 2009 by Sam Narisi
Your company just hired a highly sought-after employee, one who likely received many job offers and accepted yours. The next step: Make sure he or she starts on the right foot.
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Tags: first day, new hire, orientation
October 23, 2008 by Sam Narisi
Getting new hires off to a good start is a key part of the hiring process. It ensures the rookies will start producing quickly — and improve the odds that they’ll stick with the company.
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Tags: mentors, new hires, orientation
October 2, 2008 by Sam Narisi
A key part of getting new hires ready is helping them get to know their co-workers. Here’s one way to speed up the process:
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Tags: donuts, introduction, orientation
August 29, 2008 by Sam Narisi
What’s the key to keeping young, talented employees with your company longer?
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Tags: Generation Y, orientation, Retention, young employees
June 12, 2008 by Sam Narisi

You know the drill: Make sure new hires’ workstations are ready, and don’t let them wait in the lobby for hours before anyone knows they’re there. But there are other, more common mistakes a lot of managers make on a new hire’s first day.
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Tags: fist day, new hires, onboarding, orientation
May 19, 2008 by Sam Narisi
A new employee’s first day could have a big effect on how long he or she sticks around. But too often, the first day at a new job is a stressful nightmare.
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Tags: first day, onboarding, orientation