Social networks key to successful new hires: Study

'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.

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