This document discusses socialization in human resource management. Socialization is the process by which new employees learn the values, behaviors, social knowledge, and technical skills necessary to participate as members of an organization. It occurs after recruitment and selection of new employees. The goal of socialization is to orient new employees to the organizational culture and reduce their anxiety by integrating them informally. It can involve raising awareness of business, work environment, culture and creating positive attitudes. Formal socialization focuses on dependability, knowledge and skills while informal socialization allows for individual attention.