Effective Recruitment, Retention Strategies

1. Effective Recruitment, Retention Strategies IRWA/AI Recruitment Succession Planning Panel Dr. Tom drdecoster@earthlink.net.

2. Four Generations of Employees 2009

3. Recruiting Xers • Emphasize learning environment • Highlight project work and control • Expect to be cross examined • Focus on lifestyle balance • Emphasize schedule friendly

4. Recruiting Ys • Emphasize web based information • Availability of telecommuting • Stress value added to society • Lower the notification speed bump • Emphasize mentoring arrangement

5. Orientation for Xers • Use powerpoint presentations • Stress cutting edge activities • Provide access to peers • Describe training policies • Provide experiential opportunities

6. Orientation for Ys • Focus on work processes and procedures • Use computer based presentation • Introduce mentor • Describe how to deal with difficult people • Use collaborative learning processes

7. Retaining Xers • Job changing is a strategic imperative • “Sorry to interrupt, how am I doing?” • Promote based on performance • The more I learn, the more likely I am to stay • Schedule and worksite flexibility

8. Retaining Ys • Provide digital dashboard feedback • Job changing is an expectation • Provide for success tasting • Provide continuous learning • Foster civic involvement opportunities

9. Acknowledge the DifferencesDon’t Compromise on Performance Expectations