At Disney, the orientation process begins the moment an applicant walks into the Casting Center. From the door knobs on the front of the building, to the murals leading down the hall into the recruiting areas, candidates find themselves immersed in Disney culture early on in their hiring process, even before they are trained!
An effective on-boarding program includes a training program similar to this article by the Disney Institute. So many advantages from Day One training. Culture integration, team building, excitement, and preparation for success. Do you prepare a formal training program - whether it's one week, one month, or the first 90 days - for every employee that you hire?