Once upon a time, people would go from school to work with one company for life, until they got that gold watch and a nice retirement pension. There was stability and certainty. But that was then, and this is now. And today's workforce is not going to live that fairy tale! Additionally, tight labor markets and cutthroat competition for new employees underscores the need for developing confidence and dedication within your workforce.

This new workshop focuses on the continuing challenge to motivate and retain good people, and emphasizes the critical role of the manager in creating an environment conducive to productivity and loyalty.

As a result of attending this workshop, participants will:

• Understand the importance of retaining employees.
• Learn the main reasons why employees stay with an organization-or leave it.
• Be able to apply several theories of motivation to improve morale and teamwork.
• Understand how managers can prevent turnover, even though they may not control organizational policy.
• Determine the goals and values that make work worthwhile for their team members.
• Find ways to make their working environment one that motivates employees and inspires commitment.
• Have an action plan for each member of the team that can increase motivation and retention.