When Hilary accepted a position with Xerox Corporation in San Francisco, she knew little about what to expect. However, all her fears soon dissolved. One week before she began, she received a thorough orientation to the company, was introduced to her co-workers, was invited to lunch daily, and was encouraged to join a company-sponsored employees' club. Xerox seems to be satisfying Hilary's ____ needs.

According to Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, they must be fulfilled in order to keep employees motivated and have fewer turnovers. Here are the five stages of needs in Maslow’s hierarchy:

First level.- Physiological needs: food, water, sleep, shelter, excretions.

Second level.- Safety and security needs: body, employment, morality, family, health, property.

Third level.- Social needs: friendship, family, work relationships, sexual intimacy.
Fourth level.- Esteem needs: confidence, achievement, respect, self-esteem.

Fifth level.- Self-actualization needs: morality, creativity, problem-solving, lack of prejudice.

It is important for a company to create and maintain a healthy and welcoming work environment, where the employees feel respected, supported and belonging.

In the given example, Hilary received a thorough orientation to the company, was introduced to her co-workers, was invited to lunch daily, and was encouraged to join a company-sponsored employees' club, allowing her to form relationships at work. This is part of social integration and satisfies her needs for friendship in the work environment.