'Socialization resources theory' prioritizes interactions among employees
To ensure the success of new hires, employers should be focusing on key resources such as social networking, instead of just handing them a policy and procedures manual, according to University of Guelph research.
To boost job performance, companies need to revolutionize how new employees are orientated by offering more resources, said Jamie Gruman, a professor in hospitality and tourism management at the university in Guelph, Ont.
