THE PRACTICES AND CHALLENGES OF EMPLOYEE ORIENTATION PROGRAMS AT NIB INTERNATIONAL BANK S.C

Abstract

The objective of this study was to examine the practices and challenges of employee orientation programs at Nib International Bank S.C of Addis Ababa. Descriptive research method was applied to examine the current practices and challenges of employee orientation programs. Both quantitative and qualitative approaches are utilized to collect the required data. One hundred thirty eight questionnaires were distributed and collected from the induction participants. The data collected were carefully analyzed using SPSS Version 20. The research use major elements of orientation programs practice which are the co-workers ‚ employee handbook, assign of mentor‚ Induction/orientation training‚ work place tour. The finding indicated that, 52.9% of respondents replied that employee orientation programs welled plan in the Banks and only 33.6% employees’ orientation programs are effectively carryout as a planned Bank. On the other hand 41.3% of the respondents are neutral on the adequacies finance for orientation program in the Bank. In addition 44.9% of the respondents disagreed about the involvement of Managements staffs in the orientation program & 25.4% of the respondents are neutral. The Bank doesn't have followed up system after the orientation program, 46.4 percent agreed (strongly agreed and agreed). Whereas 29.7% respondents are remains neutral. Further open-ended questionnaires and interviews participants list out changes were the existence of outdated and non-job specific orientation practice, poorly organized and less emphasize of orientation reduced the efficiency and effectiveness of orientation. Therefore, the bank should established job specific orientation, timely update and adequately organized the orientation program and provides centrality to effective.