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Make the case for a positive work

environment as a retention tool

Team D

Sadaf Ijaz

Sharjeel AwaisMadiha Saeed

Maaz Shamim

Jehangir Hansotia

Musa Bin Hamid

Syed Mohsin Hussain


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What is a Positive Work Environment

It is a place where associates (employees) are

happy and motivated

A positive work environment can mean thedifference between success and failure for an

organization.

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How to Create a Positive WorkEnvironment

Build Trust

Communicate positively and openly

Expect The Best From Your Staff

Create Team Spirit

Give Recognition and Appreciation

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How to Create a Positive WorkEnvironment (contd.)

Give Credit and Take Responsibility

Be Approachable

Provide APositive Physical Environment

Make StaffEvaluations aPositive Experience

Make It Fun

Safety

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Importance of a Positive WorkEnvironment A positive work environment can either

maximize or minimize productivity and cause orprevent stress and fatigue.

Workers may perform much better and get morework done more effectively making themselves

leaving work with a feeling of accomplishment.

If employees feel satisfied, they will stick to theirjobs.

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Positive Work Environment as aRetention Tool

Every successful company understands the importance of having a strategyto build a company with policies and a work environment that encourages

an employee to remain at their company.

These companies realize the true value of an employee that meets orexceeds their job expectations.

When you analyze the cost of losing an experienced employee, it issubstantial.

To find, hire, train and wait for a 'new hire' to become profitable, both youand your customers pay a high price, so it is better to retain the staff youhave.

The optimum approach to retaining employees consists of a positive workenvironment with advancement potential and a fun place to work.

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Positive Work Environment as aRetention Tool (contd.)

Although almost everyone works for financial compensation, salaryand wages are not the only factors that contribute to employeesatisfaction.

Considerable research suggests that how employees experience theirwork environment is a more decisive factor than compensation.

Successful working environments often include the following

factors:

Equitable treatment of employees Cultivating a sense of ownership Meaningful opportunities for growth Acknowledgment and appreciation of good work

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Positive Work Environment as aRetention Tool (contd.)

An open, productive work environment serves everyones needs.

To ensure employee retention, create an environment that has all theseelements:

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o Clearly articulate your expectations

o Set clear deadlines

o Offer ample positive feedback

o Performance appraisals

o Invest in training and education

o Motivate employees

o Provide counselling

o Be compassionate

o Provide a work/life balance

o Respect & treat employees fairly

o Provide growth opportunities

o Encourage a collaborative workenvironment


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Further more

Create an environment where people know they will be supportedeven when they falter, as long as they remain committed toimprovement. Mistakes are inevitable, but competence is non-negotiable.

On-the-job conflicts are inevitable, but the best way to resolve themis to avoid them. Anticipate problems before they arise, and set the

tone for an open, honest and principled working environment.

If an employee is under-performing, determine whether moretraining or career development would help. Skills arent necessarilyintuitive. Clearly identify problem areas and provide a performanceimprovement plan.

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Conduct workplace fun activities that could

retain and attract employees and encourageemployee well-being.

Providing workforce flexibility through

approaches like telecommuting, flexible workschedules, and offering four-day work weeks candifferentiate your employees experiences.

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Example - MERCK

http://www.merck.com/corporate-

responsibility/basics/employees/employees-benefits-compensation-training/home.html

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Conclusion

One should create an environment where employeeslove to come to work because they enjoy their jobs.

Employers must do their best to create a low stressand inspiring work environment.

A good work environment is a plus because it helpsyou retain good employees and can boost morale. Italso builds the reputation of your company as anattractive employer.

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References

http://www.insidejobscoach.com/print_files/ten_ways.htm

http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/hr012 http://www.blurtit.com/q8610599.html http://www.salescreators.com/Section3/retaini

ng.html http://office.microsoft.com/en-ca/excel-

help/retain-talent-in-your-organization-HA001223208.aspx

http://azziz.georgiahealth.edu/archives/214

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