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Orientation

Meaning in human resources, with examples

/ˌɔːriənˈteɪʃən/nounCommon term

In human resources, orientation means: A meeting or short programme that gives new employees basic information about the company, its policies and how things work.

In Turkish: oryantasyon, oryantasyon programı

How it is used

The usual American word for what the British often call induction, as in new hire orientation or orientation day. Universities also use it for the welcome programme for new students.

Example sentences

  1. New hire orientation takes place every other Monday at our head office.

  2. During orientation, HR explains benefits, payroll dates and the IT rules.

Common collocations

  • new hire orientation
  • orientation day
  • orientation session
  • attend orientation
  • inductionA short programme for new employees, usually in their first days, that introduces the company, its rules, safety procedures and key people.
  • onboardingThe process of welcoming a new employee and helping them settle in, from paperwork and equipment to meeting the team and learning the job.
  • new hireA person who has recently joined a company, usually in their first weeks or months of work.
  • employee handbookA document that explains a company's rules, policies and procedures for employees, such as leave, behaviour, IT use and complaints.

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