The first days and weeks of employment are proven to have immense significance for a new employee's motivation and identification with the company. If one wants to retain new employees in the long term, a systematic and targeted inplacement process can be the key to success. The author first provides a comprehensive theoretical overview of the topic of inplacement. In addition to definitions and clarifications, the levels of inplacement and two phase models of organizational socialization are presented. Various influencing factors and related issues are also discussed. Subsequently, the author examines the goals and benefits of successful inplacement and outlines the consequences of unsuccessful onboarding and integration. As part of a current analysis, the author uses an example.