Project Charter: New Hire Orientation Program

Charter Item Comments

Project Name New Hire Orientation Program

Develop and implement a comprehensive orientation

Project Goal program to reduce new hire attrition and enhance
employee onboarding experience.

• Reduce new hire attrition rates within the first 45 days.

• Improve new hire satisfaction and integration.
Project Value Proposition and Benefits • Save costs associated with high attrition rates
(approximately $6000 per new hire).

High attrition rates within the first 45 days of employment

indicate a need for a structured orientation program to
Problem or Opportunity Statement improve new hire retention and satisfaction.

Planning Start: 15 February

Project Schedule Event Date: 1-2 June-
Project Completion: 20 June

Project Manager Gloria Fisher

Approval Authority/Sponsor Marcus Wilson

Assumptions:
• Adequate participation from new hires and current
employees.
• All necessary resources and stakeholders will be
Assumptions or Constraints
available as planned.
• The budget will be sufficient to cover all necessary
expenses.
Constraints:
• Firm deadline of 1-2 June for the first orientation
event.
• -Budget constraints as per senior management's
approval.
 1. Plan and schedule all activities and resources required
for the orientation program.
2. Develop orientation content and materials.
Proposed Solution(s) 3. Execute the orientation event on 1-2 June.
4. Conduct follow-up activities and gather feedback by 20
June.

1. Schedule: Must adhere to the 1-2 June orientation

date.
2. Budget: Reasonable and within the approved limits.

3. Scope: Develop a comprehensive and effective

Project Priorities orientation program.
Cost: Approximately $6000 per new hire.
Revenue: Reducing attrition saves replacement costs.
Soft Benefits: Improved employee satisfaction, better
Return on Investment (ROI) onboarding experience, and increased retention.

• Low participation or engagement from new hires.

• Technical issues during the event.
• Budget overruns.
• - Delays in resource availability or material
Risks (Potential) preparation.
• Core project team members.
• IT support for AV requirements.
• Finance manager for budget oversight.
• Marketing team for materials and brochures.
• Facilities for campus tour and conference room
setup.
• Catering services for meals.
• HR personnel for benefits and continuing education
Resources Required presentations.