Retention Practices and Strategies

HR professionals don’t generally leave retention to chance. There is usually a written plan that describes how the organization will address retention issues.

Drivers of Retention   According to Robert Half, the following are some of the contributors to retention success:77

•   Onboarding and orientation

•   Mentorship programs

•   Employee compensation

•   Recognition and reward systems

•   Work-life balance

•   Training and development

•   Communication and feedback

•   Dealing with change

•   Fostering teamwork

•   Team celebration

Retention Initiatives   Retention is something that can be addressed like other HR issues. It needs focus and definition. It needs content in business case terms. Then, it needs ...

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