Dulles
SHRM’s Discussion Groups are an excellent tool for learning about the
latest trends and workplace practices across a variety of hot HR
topics. Discussion groups meet monthly and members and colleagues are
welcomed to attend.
- Discussion groups meet monthly (on the first Thursday, 7:30am to 9:30am)
- Members and colleagues are welcome
- No fee is charged to attend
- Registration is required no later than 24 hours in advance to ensure sufficient seating for all attendees
Although there is no fee to attend the Chapter Discussion Group
meetings, registration is required no later than 24 hours in advance to
ensure there is sufficient seating for all attendees.
If you are interested in attending a discussion group, please register online.
Location details will be posted to the website and announced through the email list several weeks before each
session, and included in the monthly newsletter.
If you would like to facilitate a discussion group, or have one
organized on a particular topic, contact Janet Geib, Discussion Group Director, at 703-303-4427 or discussion@dullesshrm.org.
October Chapter Discussion Group
“Strategic Employee Onboarding: First Impressions are Everything”
Thursday, October 2, 2008
“Onboarding of employees is a strategic, deliberate business process to enable, facilitate, and assure that each employee is successfully immersed into the company culture, quality, and operational systems.”
86% of the respondents to the Aberdeen Group’s 2008 study agree that new hires make their decision about whether to stay at the company within the first six months on the job. The pressure for organizations to retain the talent they worked hard to recruit and hire has never been greater, and is driving the vast majority of all organizations to pursue onboarding activities.
Do you provide your new hires a first day orientation—give them some information on the company, have them fill out their paperwork, provide a tour of the facilities, and meet some co–workers—or does your organization have an onboarding program, and what’s the difference?
Do you have:
- An effective onboarding process that you would like to share?
- Onboarding/orientation thoughts and ideas to discuss with colleagues?
- Questions about getting started and best practices?
then this discussion could use your participation!
Our October discussion will be facilitated by Lynn M. Lorenz, SPHR who is a charter member and Past President of the Dulles Chapter. She is President of HR Goddess, Inc. which specializes in HR Management and Organizational Development solutions. Some of you may remember Lynn’s presentation on new leader onboarding from our June meeting.
There is no charge for attending. However, registration is required on-line, at least 24 hours in advance, via the Dulles SHRM web site. If you have questions, contact Janet Geib, Discussion Group Director, at 703-303-4427 or discussion@dullesshrm.org. Participation is limited to the first 25 people who sign up.
Date: Thursday, October 2, 2008
Time: 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
Place: Fairfax County Government Center
12000 Government Center Parkway, Suite 170
Fairfax, VA 22035
Click here for a map of Fairfax County government offices.
Phone: : 703-324-3643 ; Email: Tana.Suter@fairfaxcounty.gov ; Site Contact: Tana Suter
