Improving Employee Engagement and Retention March 2010 In this issue: Engaging and Retaining Your Employees Training and Development: A Strategy for Employee Engagement Five Employee Retention Mistakes Employers are Making Now Using Employee Benefits to Attract and Retain Talented Staff Employee Motivation: 10 Ways to Make a Difference
Interested in solutions to help you with the impact the economy is having on your company and employees?   E. K. Ward & Associates can help you navigate the challenges and opportunities presented by the current climate.  Contact us at 716-626-1188 and ask for Lateyfa Ali or Linda Warning.  You can also visit us at www.oipartners.net and www.ekward.com.	We see early signs of a gradual recovery from the recent recession; however the economists tell us that while some of the economic indicators are starting to improve, unemployment will remain at its current high levels for most of the coming year. What does that suggest insofar as a company's need to engage and retain their key employees over the next few years? Is there a valid concern that many employees are unhappy in their jobs and waiting to "jump ship" when the economy allows them to do so? What can companies do to prevent that from happening? Sincerely, Lateyfa Ali OI Partners - E. K. Ward & Associates Buffalo, New York Engaging and Retaining Your Employees Many companies today are concerned about losing valued employees when the economy improves. Companies have responded by seeking ways to provide their employees with opportunities for growth by demonstrating an investment in individual development. Training and Development: A Strategy for Employee Engagement Training and development is sometimes viewed as a luxury item and is often one of the first items on the chopping block in a bad economy. Here are three critical elements of training and development that should never be ignored because of budgets. Five Employee Retention Mistakes Employers are Making Now Even though it's an "employer's market" with millions of capable people seeking work, many employers are making five key employee retention mistakes. Using Employee Benefits to Attract and Retain Talented Staff Research has shown that employee benefits really do matter to staff and many will consider choosing one job over another because of the benefits offered. The following survey lists jobseekers' most desired benefits. Employee Motivation: 10 Ways to Make a Difference How motivated are your employees? Are they fully engaged and passionate about their work? In challenging economic times it is natural for most people to lose some level of enthusiasm. Here are some tips to help curtail lost productivity and passion.

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