PEOPLE FORWARD ̶ Talent Retention Strategies
Not only do you have to hire smart, you need to create a corporate culture that people want to be a part of. In other words, start investing in their development in a way that says, “You are truly valuable to us and we want you to grow with us for the long term.” But it has got to be more than just words. It has to be your corporate culture!
Putting PEOPLE FORWARD in the hearts and minds of leaders.
The rules have changed. Have you changed to accommodate them? To today’s workforce, “community” is important. Relationship-building is critical to retention. There are new work habits:
- Small, incremental goals with tight deadlines are motivational.
- Use their own tools/technologies/methodologies – or at least make sure yours are up-to-date.
- Leadership oversight with frequent feedback – both positive and developmental
Getting PEOPLE FORWARD in the organizational culture.
You may have heard that today’s workforce is not interested in leadership. This is a myth. It is not that they don’t want to take on leadership roles – they are OK with it. It’s that they are “gun-shy.” They have seen what organizations do to their leaders:
- Asked to do the impossible with minimal resources
- The first to be “let go” if they don’t make the numbers
- And they don’t want any part of it. The corporate culture of leadership has to change for them to buy-in.
Moving PEOPLE FORWARD in their professional development.
Develop leaders from Day 1. A “Boot Camp” is a good start, if it doesn’t take too long and gets them on a clearly defined path. They want to know what will be required of them to get where they want to go in the organization – and some assurance it will be there when they arrive.
JDLake Communications, LLC Is Ready To Help.
With over 20 years of helping companies create a relationship-building culture, we know what it takes to move an organization into a PEOPLE FORWARD mindset.
We can help you and your HR Group assess your current situation at the enterprise, division, segment, department, or even team level. Through the use of a variety of tools, we’ll investigate the good, the bad, and the ugly. We’ll determine the underlying causes of the situation and recommend solutions you can implement to get your organization thinking PEOPLE FORWARD.
Contact us today for an initial conversation.
