Workers stick with ethical and transparent bosses
SYDNEY, December 17, 2009: Workers stick with ethical and transparent bosses
Businesses that remain ethical and transparent will be more successful in retaining staff who may be tempted by a rebounding economy to find greener work pastures, according to human resources expert, Katherine Graham.
Graham, the managing director of The Human Resources Centre, says a more confident economy will, in turn, give restless workers more confidence to look elsewhere in the New Year.
"For employers wanting to improve retention, non-monetary strategies are high on the agenda and are proving effective," she says. "Employers can cost effectively ensure staff retention by keeping positions well designed and providing workers with job diversity.
"They should also ensure employees are supported and operate in a welcoming culture that is transparent in its communication with staff about where the company is going, its goals and expectations, and how the employer contributes individually to the organisation."
The Human Resources Centre's top 5 tips for retaining staff as the economy shows signs of recovery:
- Be an organisation that is clear in its directions and objectives and communicate these well to employees. Employees with confidence that their positions play a part in the bigger picture, perform better
- Remain ethical and transparent. Employees will enjoy working for an organisation that aligns to their values and, where possible, promotes them.
- Ensure the culture is positive and that there is excitement and chatter in the halls again. Leaders and managers play a big part in this by communicating well and addressing issues before they escalate.
- Ensure that roles are designed well. Employees need to know what is expected of them, have the skills and resources to perform, know how they are performing and have continual support to achieve.
- Re-visit your employment branding and value proposition to employees. Employees will stay with a company if they are unable to achieve the same offerings and environment elsewhere.
Media contact and interviews: Managing director of The Human Resources Centre, Katherine Graham, is available for media interviews and background information. Graham has more than 15 years’ experience in human resources and payroll management.
To arrange an interview or for further information, including case studies, please contact Daryl Phillips on dphillips@humanresourcescentre.com.au
About The Human Resources Centre: The Human Resources Centre is an Australian owned and operated human resources consultancy, offering a wide range of services in all areas of HR management, including strategic, operational, legal, training and payroll functions.
With offices in each capital city, The Human Resources Centre assists organisations in areas such as: review of their HR structures and practices, compliance with workplace laws; recruitment and workplace policies and procedures; remuneration and performance management; staff training and development; workplace relations and mediation; occupational health and safety; payroll management and organisational culture.
The Human Resources Centre also operates The Resolution Centre, a specialist division advising on workplace conflict, mediation and employment law, and The Managed Payroll Centre, which offers outsourced payroll services.
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