Orientation of new hires may jeopardize retention. Here is a quick list of five orientation blunders:
1. Intimidate Them:
"We are distributing a policy book and manual. We call it the bible. It totals 639 pages. We will go through it, page by page, line by line."
2. Control Them:
"We take the organizational chart seriously around here. It documents the chain of command from which there is to be no deviation. Here, everyone knows their place."
3. Dazzle Them:
"We believe in be...
