| Item: | 2045 |
| Title: | To have and to hold: Retaining and utilising skilled people |
| Authors: | Andrew Smith, Eddie Oczkowski, Chris Selby Smith |
| Publication date: | 24 October 2008 |
| Type: | Research report |
| Themes: | Industry and employers > Investment in training > Return on investment |
| Industry and employers > Specific industries > Finance and insurance |
| Industry and employers > Specific industries > Health and community services |
| Industry and employers > Specific industries > Manufacturing |
| Industry and employers > Specific industries > Retail trade |
| ISBN: | 978 1 921412 62 2 print; 978 1 921412 63 9 web |
This report examines the ways in which Australian employers retain skilled staff and the ways in which employers enhance their ability to use the skills of their people. The study found that while strategies such as increasing wages and family friendly policies may increase an employee's job satisfaction, the key driver in employee retention is if they feel they are learning and progressing in their careers. |
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