Employee's Name ______________________________________________________________
Organizational Unit _____________________________________________________________
Position Title and Grade _________________________________________________________
Entrance on Duty (EOD) Date ____________________________________________________
There are four areas to new employee orientation: "Welcome," "The Basics: Learning the Ropes," "The Big Picture," and "The Work Environment." After each of the items in each area has been covered, you and your supervisor should sign and date the appropriate space. When you have successfully completed all of the orientation components, return this form to your servicing personnel office.
| Topic/Activity |
|
|
| Former employee's personal items removed from work space | ||
| Work space is cleaned and organized | ||
| Check to see if all equipment is working properly | ||
| Greet the new employee personally | ||
| Overview the orientation process and schedule) | ||
| Introduce new employees to others | ||
| Ask questions to find out how the new employee is doing | ||
| Offer to have lunch with the new employee | ||
| Safety and Security | ||
| Physical layout of the workplace | ||
| Identify servicing personnel representatives | ||
| Internal Communication (e.g., critical phone numbers, phone system, telephone directory, e-mail, bulletin boards, newsletters, etc.) | ||
| Arrange for employee computer passwords | ||
| Provide resources that may help with family and community adjustments | ||
| Assign a sponsor/buddy for new employee |
| Topic/Activity |
|
|
| Employee rights and responsibilities | ||
| Probationary period | ||
| Key policies (e.g., Diversity, Sexual Harassment, Ethics, EEO, Computer Security, Records) | ||
| Work schedule and hours | ||
| Pay and leave administration | ||
| Benefits | ||
| Performance management system | ||
| Incentives and awards | ||
| Training and development opportunities | ||
| Field safety | ||
| Employee Programs: Wellness, Employee Assistance Programs, Childcare, Elder care, etc. | ||
| Demonstrate how to use the telephone system and other unique office equipment | ||
| Conduct a tour and explain the physical layout (e.g., restrooms, cafeteria, parking, copy center, supplies, health unit, etc.) | ||
| Employee Handbook(s) and/or manuals | ||
| Current copy of Federal Employee Almanac | ||
| Explain how to use agency handbooks, orders, or other documentation | ||
| New employee's work assignment | ||
| Clarify expectations regarding responsibilities, job tasks/ description, priorities, performance and conduct standards, communication styles and procedures, decision-making authority | ||
| Share informal rules with new employee | ||
| Travel for the government | ||
| Union information | ||
| Government credit cards |
| Topic/Activity |
|
|
| Related positions held by new employees | ||
| Impact new employee will have on the workload | ||
| Ask new employee to share expectations | ||
| Explain ways to improve productivity and techniques for getting things accomplished | ||
| Point out potential workplace problems, working relationship issues, etc. |
| Topic/Activity |
|
|
| Organizational history, mission, goals, structure, budget, and values (Departmental orientation) | ||
| Organizational history, mission, goals, structure, and values (Bureau/Office) | ||
| Internal and external customers | ||
| Organizational structure | ||
| Organizational who's who | ||
| Future directions and strategic plans for the organization, bureau/office, and Department |