Discussion 5.1 – How to Retain and Engage Employees
What screening questions should your organization use to hire the best person for the job? While technical skills are important please focus on learning more about the recruit’s people skills and good fit in your organizational culture. It does not need to be comprehensive, but please post at least 3 insightful questions.
Discussion 5.2 – Exit Interview
Pretend you are taking part in an exit interview for your current job or one you worked in the past. What suggestions would you give your employer to be able to retain employees like you in the future?
Maertz, C. P., Griffeth, R. W., Campbell, N. S. and Allen, D. G. (2007). The effects of perceived organizational support and perceived supervisor support on employee turnover. Journal of Organizational Behavior, 28: 1059–1075
http://hiring.monster.com/hr/hr-best-practices/small-business/conducting-an-interview/exit-interview.aspx
Audio song: Johnny Paycheck – You can take this job and shove it
- How to Reduce Employee Turnover series – The 5 R’s of Employee Retention and Engagement (5:17 minutes)
- Reducing Emloyee Turnover Rate: 5 Top Reasons Why Employees Leave (9:18 minutes)
