a FirstStep defines strategic on-boarding as the process of integrating new executives, managers, and employees into an organization, preparing them to succeed and become productive as quickly as possible.  It also includes coordinating the on-boarding process within and across functions, leveraging social networks, and aligning human capital management systems to facilitate the integration of new people into their new roles. We use the term “Strategic On-boarding” rather than orientation to convey a highly structured and comprehensive process that is far more effective than outdated new hire orientations.  We view on-boarding as an enculturation process.  Our programs are designed to quickly generate engagement and build commitment.  They are supported by research studies.

·          Position Overview:  Introduce job duties, workflow maps, performance expectations, and clearly articulate his or her role. ·          Organization Overview: Provide an overview of the organization, its functions, reporting structures, and goals and objectives.  ·        Culture Overview: Explain the organization’s mission, vision, values, norms, traditions, and other features that make it unique. ·          Technology Overview: Introduce the software applications and/or machinery that must be mastered. ·          Planning Overview: Provide an overview of the organization’s strategic objectives and introduce the goal setting process. ·          Administrative Overview: Present routine administrative tasks, including access cards, computer passwords and more. ·          Partner Program: Assign a partner to help the new employee successfully complete the on-boarding process. ·          Social Networking Program: Introduce new hires to the work community and involve them in organization sponsored social events.