This latest report provides resources to assist in organisational development by comparing what other successful companies in the industry are doing to retain, develop and recruit staff. Simple processes such as the development of organizational charts, job descriptions and employee reviews, can promote the strengths of your employees, overall value and employee satisfaction.
"A good company can become great by using these strategies to find, develop and retain talented and dedicated staff," said Jodi Montgomery, NSCA senior director of member services. "These are processes that should be consistently evaluated in order to maintain a productive and qualified workforce."
As the economic crunch tightens and unemployment rates continue to increase, the electronic systems industry is showing signs of stability. The report shows that staff turnover in the technical/design/installation division of industry companies has slowed since 2005-2006.
In part, this stability comes from the development of a successful career path that stems from employee training. On average, only two percent of a company's gross revenue is spent on training, with a focus of technical to business training at a ratio of 4:1.
Additionally, the recruitment of quality employees is still a concern to employers. Even though some companies will consider outsourcing or freezing salaries temporarily, hiring qualified technicians, administrative positions and managerial support is important. Websites, word-of-mouth and local advertising are the highest rated methods. Resources such as NSCA's Online Job Board have also become a reliable method to find qualified, experienced staff, says the report.
(Jim Evans)
