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How Managers Can Help Retain Their Best Employees

Important Info on what you're looking for. Based on popular searches. A major problem for employers today is attracting the best talent, and then retaining key employees. Research shows that the key ingredient for retention lies within the manager’s ability to understand what employees really want. The survey results below first came out in 1946 in Foreman Fact, from the Labor Relations Institute of NY and was produced again by Lawrence Lindahl in Personnel magazine in 1949. This study has since been replicated with similar results by Ken Kovach (1980); Valerie Wilson, Achievers International (1988); Bob Nelson, Blanchard Training & Development (1991); and Sheryl & Don Grimme, GHR Training Solutions (1997-2001). Pay particular interest to the top three things managers thought employees want from their jobs, and then look at what employees said they REALLY want: WHAT MANAGERS THINK EMPLOYEES WANT, starting with the most important:1. Good wages2. Job Security3. Promotion and growth opportunities4. Good working conditions5. Interesting work6. Personal loyalty to workers7. Tactful discipline8. Full appreciation for work done9. Sympathetic understanding of personal problems10. Feeling “in” on things WHAT EMPLOYEES SAY THEY WANT, starting with the most important:1. Full appreciation for work done2. Feeling “in” on things3. Sympathetic understanding of personal problems4. Job security5. Good wages6. Interesting work7. Promotion and growth opportunities8. Personal loyalty to workers9. Good working conditions10. Tactful discipline You can see there is quite a discrepancy. This indicates the value of the “intangible rewards” of appreciation, involvement and understanding. An important benefit is that the top 3 things employees want are all influenced by the relationship with their direct manager or supervisor. Show your employees you truly value them, and never underestimate how important you are in maintaining a strong workforce and retaining your best talent! About The Author Susan Cullen is President of Quantum Learning Solutions, Inc., based in New Jersey. She has over 15 years experience in Organizational Development and is considered an expert in the use of blended learning methodologies for lasting organizational change. For more information go to http://www.quantumlearn.com or you can reach us at (800) 683-0681. info@quantumlearn.com This article was posted on January 03, 2005some content courtesy ArticleCity.com If you didn't find what you're looking for above. Check the navigation menu on the left. We're sure to have the information that you require. Thanks.