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Is your company utilzing the skills and expertise of recruiters to support retention within your workforce? |
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Written by EBO Editor
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Friday, 22 January 2010 13:15 |
In a blog post by Mike Temkin on the Shaker Recruitment Advertising & Communications Blog he says, "At almost every HR chapter meeting I attend and at many client meetings, the primary concern as the economy begins to stabilize is "retention".
I believe companies are not utilizing a prime asset for retaining a functional workforce. That asset being "recruiters".
I suggest companies consider utilizing the expertise, enthusiasm and loyalty of their recruiters to support not only external recruitment but also internal retention. You want to manage the message to the troops. And some of your best messengers will be your recruiters.
No one can sell like a recruiter. It's the hardest sales job you'll ever find. It's a lot easier selling a new appliance, or an insurance policy or even a new home than convincing a person to change the direction of their career, as well as their own professional aspirations and personal security by changing their job and employer.
The Conference Board recently reported job satisfaction has fallen to a record low of 45 percent, the lowest level ever recorded in 22 years of surveys. One of the main reasons so many employees are unhappy is that they believe they are not being appreciated or recognized for the work and loyalty they are currently bringing each and every workday to their jobs..................."
To read the full post please click here>
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Prepare now for an employee exodus |
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Written by EBO Editor
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Wednesday, 18 November 2009 05:26 |
An interesting article on Comptershare by Adam Lawrence says, "Workers might have been willing to deal with unsatisfactory employment situations during the recession because they feared there were no other options. But now that the economy is starting to turn a corner, a major shift is taking place. Employees are on the move."
Adam also provides some advice on how to stop employees leaving including improving your employment brand. To read the full story please click here>
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What high-performing companies are doing now to retain talent later |
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Written by EBO Editor
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Tuesday, 27 October 2009 10:04 |
In an article by Carol Morrison from i4cp she states, "There's a change in the wind. Most employers believe the poor economy has been key to employee retention over the last year or so. But now they're gearing up for a time when only solid retention initiatives will make the difference between keeping and losing key talent."
So what are companies doing now to avoid turnover when the economy improves?
For the full article and tips on what to do now to avoid increases in turnover later please click here>
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