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ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS:
Watch the following new hire onboarding video from Cisco Corporation: (2:58mins)
>Then create a post with the following information:
1. Briefly describe how you would feel as a new Cisco employee going through Cisco’s orientation.
2. What do you think is the most important thing that a company can provide to a new employee during a new hire orientation? Briefly state why you feel this way.
3. Reply to two other student posts. Choose at least one student that has a different opinion than you on their reply to the questions above. Make your feedback specific to their comments.
HOW TO WORK ON THIS ASSIGNMENT (EXAMPLE ESSAY / DRAFT)
- As a new Cisco employee going through Cisco’s orientation, I would feel excited and motivated to start working for the company. The video emphasizes the company’s culture of collaboration, innovation, and customer-centricity, which can create a sense of pride and belong in the new employee. A clear and concise presentation of the company’s mission, vision, and values can also help the new employee understand the company’s goals and expectations.
- The most important thing that a company can provide to a new employee during a new hire orientation is a sense of belonging and support. This can be achieved by creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, introducing the employee to their team members and managers, and providing them with resources and tools to succeed in their roles. A comprehensive orientation program that covers the company’s culture, policies, and procedures can also help the new employee understand their role and responsibilities, as well as the expectations of the company.
- Feedback to other student posts:
- To the student who mentioned that they would feel overwhelmed as a new Cisco employee, I can understand how the amount of information presented in the orientation can be daunting. However, I think that the company’s approach of providing the information in a clear and concise manner, as well as breaking it down into different modules, can help alleviate some of the stress. Additionally, the company’s emphasis on collaboration and support can create a sense of community among new employees, which can help them feel more comfortable and confident in their role.
- To the student who stated that the most important thing that a company can provide to a new employee during orientation is clear communication of expectations and goals, I agree that having a clear understanding of the company’s expectations and goals is crucial for a new employee to succeed. However, I would also argue that creating a sense of belonging and support is equally important, as it can help employee feel motivated and engaged in their work. A company can have clear expectations and goals, but if the employee does not feel supported or valued, they may not be as productive or committed to the company’s mission.
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