Purpose: This paper aims to examine the importance of new employee orientation (NEO) programs, the quality of typical NEOs, and how to improve NEOs. Design/methodology/approach: The paper provides a viewpoint of the importance of new employee orientation programs, the quality of typical NEOs, and how to improve NEOs. Findings: Although western…

Discusses the advantages and disadvantages of supervisory training provided before, during, or after promotion; supervisory coaching; the supervisory tryout; and optional courses. The author also recommends six essential points to include in a training program: job duties, policies and procedures, employee familiarization, attitudes and…