Organizational socialization and employee loyalty: An Evidence-Based Analysis in Cameroonian SMEs

Abstract

The socialization of employees in companies has been the subject of extensive research. However, knowledge on the subject still needs to be developed. Specifically, little is known about the integration and retention of new and established SME employees. Based on an exploratory qualitative approach carried out in Cameroonian SMEs, we present the stakes of socialization practices on the loyalty of employees. This work contributes to enriching knowledge on the practices of organizational socialization (OS), emphasizes its important role in employee loyalty thus guaranteeing a better performance of the company by preserving competent talents, minimization of the recruitment costs and a reduction of social dysfunctions.