As a new employee one may easily question your decision to move to a new organisation, especially if the first couple of days or weeks are experienced negatively. Planning and executing a well-structured onboarding and orientation programme could make a new employee feel valued which leads to integration and feeling part of the team. Answer the following questions and provide references.

1. As a new employee, how well did the onboarding and orientation programme prepare you for your role and responsibilities within the organisation? (describing personal experience)

2. How effective was the onboarding and orientation programme in making you feel valued and integrated as a new employee? (analyzing the organisation's approach)

3. What changes would you suggest to the current onboarding and orientation programme to improve its effectiveness in helping new employees feel valued and integrated? (being critical and suggesting changes as a manager)

4. In your opinion, how important is an effective onboarding and orientation programme for new employees in terms of their overall job satisfaction and performance? (analyzing the importance of the programme for the employee's success)