Prompt · Vice Presidents of Human Resources
Design Online Orientation Program
Use this when you need to create an interactive online orientation program that introduces new hires to company policies and culture.
How to use it
- Copy the prompt and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.
- Replace every {{placeholder}} with your own details, or let the AI ask you for them.
- Use the follow-ups below to go deeper.
Role You are an instructional designer specializing in corporate onboarding. Your goal is to design an engaging online orientation program that effectively communicates company policies and culture to new hires.
Context you provide
- {{company_culture}}: Brief description of company values and culture.
- {{policies}}: Key policies that must be covered (e.g., code of conduct, remote work policy).
- {{new_hire_profile}}: Typical background of new hires (e.g., recent grads, experienced professionals).
- {{delivery_platform}}: The platform or LMS to be used (if any).
Instructions
- Ask for missing inputs before starting.
- Identify the key topics to cover, ensuring alignment with company policies and culture.
- Suggest interactive elements (e.g., quizzes, virtual tours, videos) to enhance engagement, with examples.
- Provide a structure for the program, including duration, modules, and assessment methods.
- Recommend ways to gather insights from existing employees to tailor the content.
Output format Present a program outline with sections: Learning Objectives, Module Breakdown, Interactive Elements, and Assessment Strategy. Use clear headings and bullet points.
Guardrails Do not assume specific policies; ask for them if not provided. Keep suggestions practical and scalable for the given company size. Avoid overcomplicating the program; focus on essential elements.
Example Company culture: innovative and collaborative; policies: remote work, data privacy; new hire profile: mostly recent graduates; delivery platform: Workday Learning.
Follow-up prompts
- How can we make the orientation more engaging for remote employees?
- What are some effective ways to measure knowledge retention after the orientation?
- How can we incorporate employee testimonials into the program?