Staff Turnover

Paper Summary:

This paper describes tools that the Squid company can utilize immediately to reduce high rates of turnover and increase employee motivation. Specifically, the paper promotes a mentoring program that will help employees at Squid receive the advice needed to advance their careers. The paper then demonstrates how such a program will motivate employees and gain their trust and loyalty. This in turn will produce efficient and productive work practices and decreases the odds that Squid Company will experience high turnover.

Outline:
The Problem
The Solution
Proven Benefits
Conclusion

From the Paper:

"This program is applicable to employees at all levels of the organization. To assess how well the program works, the company must be willing to measure its progress toward its goals, which include motivating employees and reducing turnover rates. By utilizing internal resources, the organization can save money associated with hiring and selecting employees to replace personnel that quite, save money associated with continuing education fees and the training of new employees, and reduce costs associated with the reward and recognition program."

Sample of Sources Used:

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• Turner, M.E. (2001). Groups at Work: Theory and Research. Mahwah, Lawrence Erlbaum Associates.

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