Retaining Valuable Employees and Minimizing Turnover Phil J. Edris Learning Consultant Department of Motor Vehicles
Agenda Overview Brainstorming Generations Communication Styles Performance Management Rewards & Appreciation Summary Next steps and Questions
Retention Overview Generational considerations Management styles Performance Management Rewards
Brainstorming Objectives and Rules Free flow of ideas Maximum ideas/Minimum time Nothing too outrageous No idea is a bad idea Be creative Take risks No criticism allowed
Brainstorming Activity Think of all of the things that can be done to improve employee retention No restrictions No filtering Include personal ideas Include ideas you’ve heard List ideas on your flip-chart
4 Generations in the U.S. Workforce
What Type of Communicator are You? D ominance I nfluence S teadiness C ompliance
Performance Management Hiring the right people Developing the right staff Succession Planning
Rewards Pay? Snacks or meals Involvement Interesting work “Thank You”
Summary Review ideas Vote on top candidates and consolidate Check requirements and restrictions Trim list to top 5-10 ideas
Next Steps Next: Research the ideas generated Add to the list Start turning ideas into reality
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