The document discusses various topics related to creating a great workplace including retaining top talent, engaging different generations in the workforce, and implementing strategic initiatives to differentiate an organization and its human resources practices. It provides tips and examples for recognizing employees, offering flexibility, building a strong culture, and motivating multi-generational workers. The document advocates developing a comprehensive retention strategy with support from leadership and resources required for long-term success.

3. are the odds in your favor?

4. This is going to hurt!

6. terrorism natural disasters demography economy political landscape energy litigation globalization technology war

7. super bowl nba championship world series stanley cup

8. “ The owner is cheap!” “They need a new coach” “They need better players!”

9. whoever gets the most talent wins

10. on-boarding flexibility opportunity recognition development security support talent integrity

11. commit to a Great Workplace for top performers identify a champion HR needs to have its act together identify top performers define top performers establish success profiles have a plan - strategic and business realistic time frame with metrics stay the course resources required communication to the staff…world

12. … Differentiate Yourself sharing info opportunities for growth recognition showing respect events comp and benefits recruitment policies health & safety community service work/life balance Take a risk…

13. what’s holding your organization back? is HR ready? incremental behavior and organizational changes competitive advantage – “ our HR strategy and its implementation”

14. roles

15. Secrets from the Experts…

16. Image is everything.

19. Commitment. Stay Connected Care packages, informal meet-and-greets, week of off-site training, buddy for new hires

20. Flexibility. Pre-Employment Service Credits 1 year PTO credit for every 2-years of hire’s previous work 12 Paid Holidays and 4 Weeks Off For ALL New Hires

21. Recognition. Wheel of Prizes Monday Mornings the employee of the week spins for cash, time off, trips, and a whole lot more. Birthdays with Bob The President of the company actually sits down to have pizza with employees to celebrate.

23. Rewards. LIFT! (Little Initiatives and Fun Things) 401K Auto Contribute On behalf of all employees, contributes 8% of salary to their 401(k)

24. WORK … … is interesting, challenging, and FUN … makes a DIFFERENCE … should be REWARDED

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27. I believe.

28. leadership

29. culture

30. history of success

31. brand

32. training

33. profile

34. difficult decisions

35. support

36. budget

37. Why are they so weird??? A look at Generations at Work

38. “ Every generation imagines itself to be more intelligent than the one that went before it, and wiser than the one that comes after it.” - George Orwell, English essayist, novelist & satirist (1903-1950)

40. today’s workforce

41. People resemble their times more than they resemble their parents

43. I’ll never forget where I was when…

44. Traditionalists (Over age 61) The “Greatest” Generation

45. Baby Boomers (61 – 43) The “Me” Generation

46. Generation X (26 – 42) The “Latchkey” Generation

47. Millennials (7 – 25) The “MySpace” Generation

48. Traditionalists

49. Baby Boomers

50. Generation X

51. Millennials

52. MOTIVATE RETAIN Our Job….

53. Traditionalists

54. Baby Boomers

55. Generation X

56. Millennials

57. Kids these days… “ I see no hope for the future of our people if they are dependent on the frivolous youth of today, for certainly all youth are reckless beyond words. When I was a boy, we were taught to be discrete and respectful of elders, but the present youth are exceedingly wise and impatient of restraint.” - Hesiod, ancient Greek poet (700 BCE)

59. join us

60. strategic intentional planned

61. retention strategy

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64. we have job openings competitive pay and benefits

65. Corporate Marketing Initiatives Awards ( NorthCoast 99 ) Fax and Email “signatures” “ On-hold” Messaging Commercials Employee and Family Celebrations HR Forms Reception Area Employee Handbooks Employment Classified Ads Corporate Brochures Business Cards General Display Ads Trade Shows Employment applications Company Web Site – Online Career Centers