New hire orientation is "the process used for welcoming a new employee into an organization" (UMUC, 2018). New hire orientation serves several purposes. First and foremost, the orientation provides an employee or a group of employees with information about the company. The orientation can save a great amount of time, as it allows for information about company policies and procedures to be communicated in one fell swoop, rather than over multiple meetings. Orientation also serves as an easy way to welcome employees into the company and ease anxiety; especially when held in group orientations. Company's with orientations often find reduced turnover, as employees develop a clear understanding of the company itself and how the company operates. Start up costs are also reduced, as employees learn of various policies and procedures and can begin working faster. Orientations are an essential function within the company and set new employees up for success.