Which proactive behaviors are more effective for predicting outcomes for new employees?

Organizational socialization or OS is a key process in the workplace that breaks silos or help newcomers to adjust in the organization. When departments or employees are wary of sharing information with each other socialization, like annual dinners enable employees to interact with each other outside work context. They get a chance to know each other and in this silo mentality can overcome. Likewise, when a new employee joins the organization, socialization allow a newcomer to adjust in the new role. Studies argue that socialization can lead to outcomes such as higher engagement, better learning, and overall wellbeing. However, what proactive behavior can lead to such outcomes. OS is the process through which a new organizational employee adapts from outsider to integrated and effective insider.  It takes place whenever an employee crosses an organizational boundary, whether this is external (i.e., between organizations) or internal (e.g., functional, hierarchical)”. OS can include changes in, or the development of, new skills, knowledge, abilities, attitudes, values, and relationships, and the development of appropriate sense-making frameworks. Newcomers often experience disorientation or “reality shock” upon entry, necessitating structured support to help them understand their surroundings and role. Effective OS is vital for organizational success. Poor socialization…