ERC's Retention Model

Employee Retention Connection's decades of applied organizational experience indicate three primary drivers of employee retention: 1: Stimulating Work Variety of assignments Autonomy to make decisions Resources and support provided to do good work Opportunity to learn Feedback on results Understanding the significance of one's personal contributions

2: Motivational Leadership Champion change and are open to new ideas Inspire a share vision of organization direction Motivate and recognize contributions Develop the capabilities of others Model behavior that reflects organization values

3: Recognition & Reward Say "Thank you" for a job well done Reinforce desired behaviors Create an emphasis and focus on recognition Celebrate successes Build self-esteem Enhance camaraderie and teamwork

Integrated System for Retaining Employees

The Employee Retention Connection transforms your organization culture and enhances your competitive edge through the following five-phased approach: Phase 1: ERC begins by analyzing your organization's motivation and retention culture through surveys and focus groups. What are the motivating and demotivating aspects of your culture? Phase 2: ERC next designs high-involvement job and work assignments that include: Wide variety of tasks and skills Opportunities to learn Authority to make decisions Feedback on results

Resources and support to be successful

Phase 3: ERC trains supervisors and managers in proven methods of motivational leadership: Inspiring a shared vision and direction Developing the capabilities of others Promoting organizational change Recognizing and appreciating employee contributions Serving as a role model

Phase 4: ERC delivers a plan for employee career paths and skill building: Designing career paths, not necessarily up the organizational chart Identifying core competencies for different career paths Planning training and other opportunities to build competencies Mentoring for employee direction

Phase 5: ERC builds a tailored reward and recognition system to fit your organization's culture: Identifying activities, attitudes and contributions to be recognized and rewarded Matching reward and recognition options to performance contributions Establishing specific motivational approaches for retaining employees