Employees now increasingly want and sometimes dema
nd flexible options.
Deal Maker or Deal Breaker?
Sometimes negotiating these can be a deal maker or deal breaker. Of course, this requires a bit of give and take from both parties.
Job loyalty needs to be earned these days. Employers need to bend a little to retain good employees and to attract new ones.
Freedom of Choice in the Workplace
Freedom is big in the workplace lexicon these days, and freedom means different things to different people.
To some employees, it means a greater say in their role and duties. To others it means flexible time options.
Flexible Options - Strategies For Attracting & Retaining Employees
- Speed Interviewing
- Opportunities for training & mentoring
- Employee input into onsite and offsite training
- Performance bonuses
- Bonuses in kind (non monetrary benefits or services)
- Bonuses for staying a specific length of time
- Leave or work time for relevant study
- Generous leave provisions e.g. recreation, carers, maternity, paternity etc.
- Leave at half pay over double the time
- Telecommuting
- Flexi time or time in lieu for longer hours
- Empoyee say in developing their role in line with company goals
- Employee input into company strategies & direction where applicable
- Job share arrangements
- Part time work
- Higher than award salaries
- Personal recognition & appreciation of value to the compan
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