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Draft an orientation program objective for each retention
imperative you marked as 3, 4, or 5.
Retention Orientation Program Objective
Imperative
Retention
starts here

Manage
expectations

Cultural
integration

Table 8-5. Drafting orientation program objectives
fill each objective. Again, use the examples given earlier in this
chapter as guides.

Manager’s Checklist for Chapter 8
❏ There’s a strong link between retention and effective orien-
tation.
❏ Orientation gives the new employee his or her vital, initial
direction.
❏ There’s no such thing as “no orientation.” In fact, “no ori-
entation” is the worst type of orientation.
❏ It’s essential to build an orientation program that focuses
on retention.
❏ Retention-focused orientation quickly moves past induc-
tion and helps the new employee feel at home.