There are some key strategies to Keeping the Right
People. Here is a list of 24 strategies that are broken into four main
areas of focus from “Keeping The People Who Keep You in Business” by
Leigh Branham.
Be
a company people want to work for.
- Adopt a “give –and-get-back” philosophy.
- Measure what counts and pay for it.
- Inspire commitment to a clear vision and definite objectives.
Select the right people in
the first place.
- Understand why some leave and why others stay.
- Redesign the job itself to make it more rewarding.
- Define the results you expect and the talent you need.
- Ask the questions that require proof of talent.
- Use multiple interviewers and reference checking.
- Give a realistic job preview.
- Reward employee referrals of successful new hires.
- Hire and promote managers who have the talent to manage people.
- Hire from within when possible.
- Creatively expand your talent pool.
Get them off to a great
start.
- Give new hires the “red – carpet treatment.”
- Communicate how their work is vital to the organization’s success.
- Get commitment to a performance agreement.
- Challenge early and often.
- Train for autonomy and initiative.
Coach and reward to sustain
commitment.
- Proactively manage the performance agreement.
- Recognize results.
- Train managers in career coaching and expect them to do it.
- Give employees the tools to take charge of their careers.
- Know when to keep and when to let go.
- Have more fun!
Debbie Hanchett| Regional Director
of Operations