Presentation
Onboarding new employers: turning outsiders into insiders
Idaho Library Association Annual Conference 2019
(2019)
Abstract
Onboarding is often used interchangeable with the terms "orientation" and "training" for new employees. The onboarding experience is unique, however, due to its focus on the individual's needs and fostering social connections for the new employee. Research reveals that successful onboarding makes employees feel like they are part of the team, and thus more likely to stay with the organizations. During this panel presentation, library staff from various generations and library types talked about their onboarding and orientation experiences. Panel questions included:
- Please describe your best onboarding experience. What made it so good?
- Describe your worst onboarding experience. What could have made it better?
- Describe your ideal onboarding experience.
- How much do you think social connections factor into whether a new employee stays or goes?
Moderators:
- Margie Ruppel, Albertsons Library, Boise State University
- Rebecca Peacock, Boise State University
Panelists:
- Randy Kemp, Program Supervisor, Idaho Commission for Libraries
- Marina Rose, Adult Services Librarian, Caldwell Public Library
- Jennifer Cromer, Public Services Librarian, Lewis-Clark State College
- Kiersten Kerr, Library Media Specialist, Coer d"Alene High School
Keywords
- onboarding,
- libraries
Disciplines
Publication Date
October 3, 2019
Location
Nampa, ID
Citation Information
Margie Ruppel. "Onboarding new employers: turning outsiders into insiders" Idaho Library Association Annual Conference 2019 (2019) Available at: http://works.bepress.com/margieruppel/49/
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