So They've Made It Through Orientation, Now What? How to Continue a Successful Mentorship of New Employees Beyond Their Initial Orientation

Often, new employee onboarding involves a formalized orientation period with a concrete end date when that new person is considered "off orientation." It is not uncommon for those employees to feel that they are still underprepared, leading them to feel disengaged in their positions, which can impact turnover and workplace culture. Designing long-term mentorships for new employees can improve employee engagement, buy-in, and performance. This talk will discuss the needs for such mentorship and how to gauge the success of your program.