Onboarding

Socialization

Socialization is the process that helps employees adapt to the organization's culture.

Stages

1. Prearrival stage. The period of learning in the socialization process that occurs before a new employee joins the organization.
2. Encounter stage. The stage in the socialization process in which a new employee sees what the organization is really like and confronts the possibility that expectations and reality may diverge.
3. Metamorphosis stage. The stage in the socialization process in which a new employee changes and adjusts to the job, work group, and organization.