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Streamline New Employee Integration
Why it matters: The “Onboarding Toolkit Reference Guide” by the City of Portland provides a comprehensive framework for managers and supervisors to effectively integrate new employees. This guide ensures a seamless onboarding process, enhancing productivity and retention.
Context:
Purpose: The onboarding program creates a supportive and welcoming environment for new hires. It standardizes the new hire process, helping new employees quickly become productive and engaged members of the team.
Key Elements: The toolkit includes detailed checklists, training resources, example schedules, and templates for announcements. It covers every stage of onboarding, from pre-arrival preparations to ongoing support during the first year of employment.
Go deeper: The toolkit emphasizes the importance of a structured onboarding process. Key components include:
• Training on city policies: Web-based training on compliance, city rules, and professional development.
• Onboarding peer assignment: Designating a peer to provide informal support and guidance.
• Effective communication: Establishing clear communication preferences and expectations between managers and new hires.
• ADA accommodations: Guidelines for arranging workplace accommodations to ensure accessibility for all employees.
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