Why Talk Culture During Orientation? – January 2026
Why Talk Culture During Orientation?
Let’s ask ourselves if our values as a part of our home’s DNA are important to us? We say we want everyone working together, all moving forward in the same direction. The truth is, if we don’t intentionally focus on our values and culture from the start, we devolve into a tasks only, institutional model.
Questions to Consider
- Has your orientation process become out of balance, soley focused on tasks?
- Have you paused to evaluate what your focus is… what you include, what you don’t?
- Consider if there are pieces you can stop or rework to increase their effectiveness.
- Consider if there are pieces you can start or include again, to make the time and training more effective.
- Giving some time to considering ways you can improve capturing your new employees into your culture with your lead team.
Statistics Show That Orientation Can Have A Direct Impact On Reducing Turnover and Absenteeism.
Making Orientation Work For You
- Provide feedback frequently to the new employee, particularly as you see them living out your cultural values. Such as:
- An act of kindness
- Positive Overall demeanor
- Effective communication
Values Becoming Part Of Your DNA
- Every meeting
- Every huddle
- Every encounter
To effectively keep everyone moving in the same direction, new employees and seasoned employees, daily focus is necessary.
Think Simply and Repetitively
Our partners at Eastern Alliance have helpful tools for assessments, orientaiton, and all related trainings.
About the Author
Lanette Williams brings an array of leadership services to the HRS team. Her role as Manager of Risk Services combines her gifts of education and operations to our insureds. Throughout her leadership roles, her career consistently focuses on investment in people. Through coaching and team building she provides tools for excellence and best outcomes with service leadership.
For More Information on increasing your team’s performance while decreasing risk Contact Lanette Williams with Healthcare Risk Services at 601-750-6625 or lanette@hrsins.com.