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Statewide New Employee Orientation

A program to welcome and prepare new State of Delaware Employees for their role in state government.

The Statewide New Employee Orientation (SNEO) is a new in-person initiative designed to provide a consistent, welcoming, and informative onboarding experience for new State of Delaware employees. SNEO helps new hires understand their benefits, workplace expectations, and resources as they begin their roles.

Hear from Our New Employees

New employees share their experiences attending the Statewide New Employee Orientation


What Our Management Says

"Employees now arrive at the facility on their second day prepared, informed, and ready to begin their roles. The program also provides new staff with the opportunity to be formally introduced to the HR department, gain insight into state governance, and spend a full day learning about the State of Delaware and its mission, setting a strong foundation for engagement and success."

~ Dr. Kai-Stefan Fountain, Ed.D.; Licensed NHA; Executive Director of Stockley Center



Data Highlights

  • Total Attendance: 1,473
  • Total Survey Responses: 1,400
  • Survey Response Rate: 95%

SNEO Survey Results

  • 96.9% Understand Benefits & Resources
  • 98.9% Know Respectful Workplace Standards
  • 94.3% Feel Prepared to Begin Their Role
  • 92.0% Found the Orientation Engaging

*Data through the April 6, 2026 Statewide New Employee Orientation.


A group of new employess taking the Oath to Support the Constitution at the Statewide New Employee Orientation.
New employee asking a question at the Statewide New Employee Orientation.
Department of Human Resources employee presenting at the Statewide New Employee Orientation.

See more pictures from our Statewide New Employee Orientations on Flickr !