Winning Intern Project, So-Cal Region 2011. Our project for a combination centralized database and internal social networking site aimed at increasing company retention without significantly increasing spending.

1. Norman Gonzales Lauren Grace Lisa Green BryanaHaus

2. Networking Users

3. Career Opportunities Type of Work Duties and responsibilities Sales numbers Customer interactions Compensation Why MTs are Leaving

4. Why Retention is Important? Minimize turnover cost, time, and energy Minimize lost productivity and opportunities To maintain company knowledge To maintain the quality of customer service

5. GATHER ONLINE

7. Company Bulletins

8. Classified Ads and Careers

9. Helpful Tips and Recognition

10. Company Mission and Values

11. Directory and Branch GuideCultivates sense of community Brings the networking capabilities Strengthen relationships of colleagues, management and subordinates

14. Let employees comment on existing information that can encourage people to participate Share Ideas on how to Improve Skills Daily Rewards through a New Point System Daily Recognition Surveys Tip of the Day Employee Engagement

20. GATHER ONLINE