New Employee Orientation

Congratulations and Welcome to the City of Chesapeake, "The City That Cares!" New Employee Orientation is designed to provide new employees an overview of the City with regards to employement, benefits, policies, and customer service.  Orientation sessions are scheduled for every other Monday (8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.), or the Tuesday following a Monday holiday. Orientation is required for all new employees.

Following is an outline of New Employee Orientation Topics:

1. Employment Within the City:
   1. Welcome from the City Manager's Office
   2. City vision, mission, core values, and code of ethics.
   3. Job Opportunities (CLICK)
   4. Probation
   5. Performance Evaluations
   6. Promotions & Transfers
   7. HR Management System &  Compensation Plan
   8. Pay Schedule and Pay Deductions
   9. Resignations & Exit Interviews
2. Employee Benefits
   1. Leave Benefits (Sick, Annual, FMLA, Overtime Leave, etc.)
   2. Insurance Benefits
   3. Retirement Benefits
   4. Deferred Compensation
3. Benefit Programs
   1. Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
   2. Workforce Development
   3. Recognition & Incentive Program
   4. Employee Suggestion Program
4. Employee Conduct
   1. Equal Employment Opportunity
   2. Harassment
   3. Sexual Harassment
   4. Substance Abuse
   5. Driving Standards
   6. Discipline
   7. Grievances
5. General Information
   1. Attendance, Breaks, Employee Records, Emergencies, Employee Alert Hotline, Fraud, Work Attire, etc.
   2. FISH Philosophy
   3. Customer Service Principles