Staff Retention: How Well Am I Doing?

You know that employee retention is vital to the success of your organization. Do you know how well you're doing what needs to be done to keep your staff committed, motivated and educated? Answer the questions below to see how you're doing -- and get ideas for what more can be done. I select the right people in the first place through behaviorial interviewing and core-competency assessments. I communicate expectations clearly to my employeees (through written job decriptions and in-person discussions), and I check in regularly to make sure we're still on track. I give regular, timely positive and constructive feedback about employee performance. I schedule regular face-to-face meetings, and I keep my appointments. I offer an attractive, competitive, and comprehensive benefits packahe. I listen to my staff's ideas -- and I use them (giving full credit, of course)! I publicly and privately acknowledge the contributions of my staff. I engage and employ the unique talents and special interests of each employee. I make sure we are adequately staffed, so that employees feel challenged but not exhausted and burdened. I support my staff in achieving work-life harmony. My staff sees me consistently positively reinforcing desirable behaviors (such as going above and beyond the job description) and negatively reinforcing undesirable behaviors (such as lateness). I provide multiple opportunities for staff to develop themselves through training, coaching, mentoring and shadowing opportunities. Your Name: Your Email: