Orientation Research at the University of Texas
The University of Texas at Austin has completed a research program designed at redesigning the new employee orientation process. The orientation process is the beginning of a continuous learning process. The site provides instructions for designing a new orientation process, answers to some of the most frequently asked questions, updated human resource bulletins, as well as sample materials to utilize during the process.

eGroups Employee Orientation Community
This is a discussion group for human resources professionals concerned with new employee orientations. It provides access to leading experts in the field. Companies can connect with similar organizations. Organizations can get feedback on their employee orientation process and access to new resources and materials.

Chic Hospitality Consulting Services
The Chic Hospitality Group web site provides an outline for a successful new employee orientation process. It is an article written by a human resources consultant. The article provides a human resource manager with hints as to how to treat a new employee during this period. It also provides helpful hints surrounding the entire human resource/personnel department.

Your First 60 Days on the Job
This article, "Fast Start- Your First 60 Days," written by Cheryl Dahle for Fast Company magazine regarding what a new employee should be doing in their first 60 days on the job. It is an interesting article that breaks up that 60 day period from the 0 to 14 day period, to the 14 to 30 day period, to the 30 to 45 day period, to the 45 to 60 day period, providing input as to what a new hire should be doing during those intervals.

Indiana University Orientation Checklist

Yellowbrick company
Focus on orientation and mentoring.