Retention: the talk of today
According to the Human Capital Magazine retaining staff need not cost the earth, nor should it cause you, the employer, to lose sleep. Follow these top ten tips for retaining the best:
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Ask staff how they feel about the business through climate surveys and exit interviews. This will generate vital information that can be used to improve the working environment
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Non-financial benefits such as mobile phones, laptops, home internet connections etc enhance overall packages without increasing salaries
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Offer flexible working arrangements that allow staff family time. Unpaid leave options are also highly regarded
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Help staff achieve work-life balance by offering time-in-lieu for hard work. Likewise, time off to do voluntary work shows you appreciate your staff's values
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Reward staff who don't take sick leave with a 'healthy day' off
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Continually acknowledge good work. Staff may become disheartened if they have to wait for annual reviews to receive recognition
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Develop well-defined career paths specific to the ambitions of individual staff members
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Offer training and development opportunities - staff value relevant professional growth
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Use mentoring to help all staff learn and develop while on the job
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Try to give all employees a sense of responsibility and a voice in decision-making processes
Development and Learning
Let's look closely at option 8: Offer training and development opportunities - staff value relevant professional growth.
Ask yourself:
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How often do your people get promoted into jobs only to be left to sink or swim?
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How often are your people working in jobs without role clarity or alignment to the overall needs of the business?
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What are your absenteeism and safety incidence numbers looking like?
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What skills and development do you offer your frontline leaders when they are first promoted into a leadership role?
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How do you ensure your leaders understand legislative requirements and operate within your organizational values framework for building effective workplace relationships?
Workshops that inspire
At Lifelong Learning we have listened to people within many Organisational settings and have developed two (2) very successful workshops that build leadership capability whilst enhancing workplace relationships, community and well-being.
The workshops are directed at your frontline leaders, both new and existing and provide participants with the skills and knowledge to effectively lead your organisation. The content is built around your values, your policy and your procedures inside relevant legislation with a big dose of people behavioural learning thrown in to ensure successful outcomes are achieved. Our existing clients will validate this!
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