Monday, March 1, 2010

OI Partners Newsletter: Improving Employee Engagement and Retention


Improving Employee Engagement and Retention

March 2010

In this issue:

Engaging and Retaining Your Employees
Training and Development: A Strategy for Employee Engagement
Five Employee Retention Mistakes Employers are Making Now
Using Employee Benefits to Attract and Retain Talented Staff
Employee Motivation: 10 Ways to Make a Difference



We see early signs of a gradual recovery from the recent recession; however the economists tell us that while some of the economic indicators are starting to improve, unemployment will remain at its current high levels for most of the coming year.

What does that suggest insofar as a company's need to engage and retain their key employees over the next few years? Is there a valid concern that many employees are unhappy in their jobs and waiting to "jump ship" when the economy allows them to do so? What can companies do to prevent that from happening?

Sincerely,
Ron Ennis, Ph.D., CMF
Jean Erickson Walker, Ed.D, CMF
Pathways/OI Partners - Portland, OR


OI Partners Newsletter Summary

Engaging and Retaining Your Employees
Many companies today are concerned about losing valued employees when the economy improves. Companies have responded by seeking ways to provide their employees with opportunities for growth by demonstrating an investment in individual development.
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Training and Development: A Strategy for Employee Engagement
Training and development is sometimes viewed as a luxury item and is often one of the first items on the chopping block in a bad economy. Here are three critical elements of training and development that should never be ignored because of budgets.
Click here to read the full article.

Five Employee Retention Mistakes Employers are Making Now
Even though it's an "employer's market" with millions of capable people seeking work, many employers are making five key employee retention mistakes. Click here to read the full article.

Using Employee Benefits to Attract and Retain Talented Staff
Research has shown that employee benefits really do matter to staff and many will consider choosing one job over another because of the benefits offered. The following survey lists jobseekers' most desired benefits. Click here to read the full article.

Employee Motivation: 10 Ways to Make a Difference
How motivated are your employees? Are they fully engaged and passionate about their work? In challenging economic times it is natural for most people to lose some level of enthusiasm. Here are some tips to help curtail lost productivity and passion. Click here to read the full article.


Worried about the impact the economy will have on your company and employees? Your local OI Partners office can help you navigate the challenges and opportunities presented by the current climate. To contact your local office, call 503-221-8747 or visit us online at www.oipartners.net/pathways

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