The Retention Crisis
May 2006
Workforce Retention: A Growing Concern
While the U.S. economy is currently robust, employers may soon face major challenges with employee turnover and retention. The steadily improving job market and the coming retirement of the baby boom generation are on a convergence course, potentially resulting in an expanding economy restrained by a shrinking labor pool-a scenario likely to produce an excess demand for talent, drive up ...
Apr 1, 2006 - HRMagazine
Strategies for Retaining Retirees
The first baby boomers will turn 60 this year, 2006. And thoughts of being 60 years old lead to thoughts of retirement. Though, retirement for the boomer generation is very different from the retirement model experienced by their parents. Today's retirees are not looking for a gold watch and a retirement party. They are looking for opportunities to remain vital, utilize their skills and knowledge and make a difference.
May 10, 2006 - OI Partners
The Great Global Talent Race
Standing out from the crowd to attract and retain the best workers in ever-shifting locales is the global business challenge. Workforce management is an extreme sport in Hyderabad, India, a first-tier offshore hotspot where foreign multinationals compete with Indian companies for software engineers and managers. In the mad scramble to recruit and retain ...
Apr 10, 2006 - Workforce
The ROI of Succession Planning
Here is some ammunition for HR professionals looking to justify the cost of succession management and expensive benefits packages that can boost employee retention: Research from consulting firm AberdeenGroup shows a direct correlation between executive and middle management retention and companies that have formalized retention and succession programs.
Apr 1, 2006 - HRMagazine
Motivating Employees
Successful companies learn how to get employees to use their best efforts on a daily basis. Getting the best from employees requires the softer management skills. Managers must work to inspire and challenge individuals to do their best work. Quality of one-on-one relationships with managers and the trust and respect that managers show every day determine whether employees feel like they are valued by the company. The most valued employees are those willing to share new ideas, undertake new initiatives and are good at decision making.
May 10, 2006 - OI Partners
About OI Partners
OI Partners is the talent management and leadership solutions firm that provides a better human experience for a better business outcome. Established in 1987, OI Partners Inc. is a corporation of leading career consulting, executive development, leadership development and outplacement professionals located in more than 180 locally-owned offices in 24 countries. For more information, please call 800-232-5285.
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