Retention and attrition February 2013

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Keeping hold of ‘em

by Toronto Training and HR

February 2013

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Contents3-4 Introduction to Toronto Training and HR5-6 Hygiene or environmental factors7-9 Main reasons for turnover10-11 Factors that affect retention12-14 Behaviours that make good people leave15-16 Drill A17-18 The attrition life cycle19-21 Effective retention strategies22-24 Sentence starters25-26 Encouraging loyalty29-31 Older workers32-35 High-potential individuals36-38 Top talent39-40 Drill B41-48 Sectors and locations49 Case studies50-51 Conclusion and questions

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Introduction

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Introduction to Toronto Training and HR

Toronto Training and HR is a specialist training and human resources consultancy headed by Timothy Holden 10 years in banking10 years in training and human resourcesFreelance practitioner since 2006The core services provided by Toronto Training and HR are:

Training event designTraining event deliveryReducing costs, saving time plus improving employee engagement and moraleServices for job seekers

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Hygiene or environmental factors

Hygiene or environmental factors

• Company policy and administration

• Relationship with superior• Work conditions• Salary• Relationship with peers• Relationship with

subordinates• Personal life• Security and status• Recognition• Responsibility and

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Main reasons for turnover

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Main reasons for turnover 1 of 2

• Employees feel the job or workplace is not what they expected

• There is a mismatch between the job and the person

• There is too little coaching and feedback

• There are too few growth and advancement opportunities

Main reasons for turnover 2 of 2

• Employees feel devalued and unrecognized

• Employees feel stress from overwork and have a work-life imbalance

• There is a loss of trust and confidence in senior leaders

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Factors that affect retention

Factors that affect retention• Job• Culture• Personal• External

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Behaviours that make good people leave

Behaviours that make good people leave 1 of 2

• Demanding• Lacking patience• Blowing up• Criticizing• Withholding praise• Setting impossible

deadlines• Not listening• Not caring• Distrusting• Blaming

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Behaviours that make good people leave 2 of 2

• Breaking promises• Giving mostly negative

feedback

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Drill A

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Drill A

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The attrition life cycle

The attrition life cycle• Change of lifestyle

and environment• Increased

expectations and opportunities

• Decreased loyalty among employees

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Effective retention strategies

Effective retention strategies 1 of 2

• Bottom level• Middle level• High level

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Effective retention strategies 2 of 2

• Employer branding• Change of hiring

practices• Employee

engagement• Talent management• Exit interviews

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Sentence starters

Sentence starters 1 of 2• You really made a

difference…• I’m impressed with…• You got my attention

with…• You’re doing top quality

work on…• You’re right on the mark

with…

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Sentence starters 2 of 2• One thing I enjoy most

about you is…• You can be proud of

yourself for…• We couldn’t have done it

without your…• You’ve made my day

because of…

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Encouraging loyalty

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Encouraging loyalty• Offer more than just a job• Appropriate compensation• Empower employees• Invest in learning &

development• Share the vision• Challenge employees• Recognize and reward

often• Find common ground• Know your people

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Using technology

Using technology• Recruit the right people in

the first place• Improve the line

manager’s ability to manage

• Give employee’s constant feedback about clear, meaningful goals

• Empower employees to manage their own careers

• Proactively drive talent mobility

• Continuously measure and improve retention strategies

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Older workers

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Older workers 1 of 2WHAT THEY WANT• Flexibility• Change• Training • Relevant benefits• Retirement planning

assistance

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Older workers 2 of 2WELLNESS NEEDS• Heightened risk of chronic

disease• Longer recovery time from

injuries• Eldercare concerns

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High-potential individuals

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High-potential individuals 1 of 3

YOUNG PEOPLE• Development as a culture• Creating the culture

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High-potential individuals 2 of 3

• Herzberg’s theory of motivation

• Why they are not typical• What do they need?• What do they not need?• How to treat them• Characteristics of high-

potential individuals• A roadmap for high-

potential individuals

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High-potential individuals 3 of 3

• Truth• Engagement• Myths and realities• Standards and values

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Top talent

Top talent 1 of 2• Meet their basic needs• Conduct stay

interviews• Create a recognition

rhythm• Meet regularly• Provide career

advancement opportunities

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Top talent 2 of 2• Don’t wait for them to

tell you they are leaving as it will be too late

• Onboard new employees with their experience in mind

• Be clear on strategy but be inclusive

• Seek to capture and retain knowledge, not just people

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Drill B

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Drill B

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Sectors and locations

Sectors and locations 1 of 7• Community health

workers in South Africa

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Sectors and locations 2 of 7• Teachers in the US

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Sectors and locations 3 of 7• Insurance companies

in India

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Sectors and locations 4 of 7• Public sector

organizations in Pakistan

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Sectors and locations 5 of 7• Accountants in

Singapore

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Sectors and locations 6 of 7• Universities in Kenya

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Sectors and locations 7 of 7• University librarians in

Nigeria

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Case studies

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Conclusion and questions

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Conclusion and questions

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