Over time, they become aware of how they fit into the team, and later if properly orientated, they see how they fit into the big picture. By creating a formal orientation program, you are able to control what employees are exposed to from the beginning. If you don't, then you risk them being orientated by someone in the department who does not have a favorable view of your company. This decreases the chance of employee buy-in significantly. If you can't wait to start a new employee on the day of orientation, you can at least pair up the new hire with a positive employee who will make a good impression.
Employees are extremely impressionable their first days on a new job.
This is an opportunity that you as a manager want to seize. Share information You can increase your chances of keeping employees if you have good communication. Again, make them a part of the team by involving them in the process. Hold weekly department meetings and use this time to update and educate them. Make the meetings important by giving them information that is applicable to them personally.