In the last edition of Next!, we discussed how orientation blunders of new hires may jeopardize retention. On-boarding is the critical bridge between recruitment and retention; it makes or breaks the talent management system. Accordingly, what appears below is a set of ten principles which should guide the development and evaluation of orientation programs.
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Principle #1: Seamless Bridge
Everything has to be of a piece. What is said in the job posting, what is described in the...
