LPHR Magazine (March 2013) | Page 78

LEADERSHIP LPHR 3/13 RETENTION It’s true that a company can have the best recruiters on the planet and still struggle with Retention. While good recruiters will work fearlessly on filling openings with top candidates and building a quality pipeline of candidates for future opportunities or needs, this is only a small piece of retention’s big picture. Below are some quick hit tips for HR Professionals to utilize as support outlets for building stronger retention rates throughout their organization: Onboarding Mentoring Building a Sense of Community Recognition and Rewards Involvement Training and Development Keep Your Promises The Report Card Performance Appraisals Just Ask! Exit Intervews (Revisted) Golden Handcuffs Anti-Raiding Strategies Culture Environment Recommended Reading: 101 Strategies for Recruiting Success Where, When, and How to Find the Right People Every Time MARCH 2013 | LPRH.CO