New Hire Orientation - Reference Guide

New Hire Orientation - Reference Guide

Welcome to the team! This article provides quick access to our New Hire Orientation materials and summarizes the key topics covered during onboarding. Please review the resources below as you begin your journey with us.
Notes
👋 Before we get started, it might be helpful for you to print the attached Orientation Companion Sheet if you don’t have one already! It’s a one-page guide where you can jot down quick-reference information, plus any questions or thoughts that come up as you watch the orientation video or slide deck. Hang onto it—we’ll review everything together during your scheduled recap session.

What You'll Learn

1. Company Orientation

High-level overview of who we are, how we operate, and what we value.

  1. The company’s mission, values, and background
  2. Organizational structure and reporting lines
  3. Cultural diversity, inclusion, and respect in the workplace
  4. Overview of the Employee Handbook and key company policies
  5. Standards of conduct, professionalism, and workplace etiquette
  6. Anti-harassment policies and professional boundaries

2. Employment Basics

Covers day-to-day expectations, policies, and your employment essentials.
  • Work schedule, hours, and time/attendance procedures
  • Paydays, method of payment, and overtime/holiday pay
  • Vacation, sick leave, and other leave policies
  • Employee benefits (Health, Dental, Vision, and 401k)
  • Breaks, meal periods, and timekeeping requirements
  • Dress code, grooming standards, and name tag requirements
  • Personal use policies (cell phones, internet, food & drink, personal items, etc.)
  • Reporting procedures for incidents, problems, or compliance concerns
  • Workplace health and safety protocols
Introductions to the tools we use for HR, payroll, and employee engagement.
  1. BambooHR – Employee records, time off requests, documents
  2. Paychex/Flock – Payroll & benefits administration
  3. Procurify – Purchasing and expense approvals
  4. Engagement Multiplier – Culture and engagement surveys

Next Steps: Orientation Videos & Slide Deck

Part I: Get to Know Us


Part II: Important Resources & General Things to Know


Part III: Your Benefits

The Slide Deck: All the Information You Just Watched, All at Once!

Alert
Don't forget to work on your HR training after you're done reviewing! Instructions on how to complete them will be linked here.

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