Monster.com Webinar: Remaining An Employer of Choice

Remaining an Employer of Choice Presented by: David Lewis President and Founder August 4, 2010 Follow on Twitter : #monsterlive Sponsored by: To see upcoming Monster webinars or watch a recording of any of our best practice series, please visit: hiring.monster.com and click HR events under the Resource Center Tab

Today’s Agenda:
Why Invest in Employee Engagement?
Benefits for your Employees
Using Food as a Benefit
Employee Events
Using Corporate Buying Power to Secure Discounts
Connecting With The Community
Communication and Inclusion
Who are my employees….really?
Creative Rewards
Charitable endeavors
Summary
Remaining an Employer of Choice After The Cuts -- Confidential, Reproducing this packet is not allowed without express written consent of OperationsInc, LLC Presented by: Sponsored by:

Why Invest in Employee Engagement?
Compensation options are limited at best
Morale, generally speaking, is lower these days
Workforce is smaller, generating greater stress, potential of burnout, etc.
Employers need to connect with their employees more than ever
Need to Give employees more reasons to stay

Benefits for Your Employees
Voluntary benefits
Aflac
Supplemental Life
Dental
Short and Long Term Disability
Long Term Care
Vision
Pre-Paid legal
Wellness programs (health, weight)
Offering more than one health plan option
Tiers of services
Basic level (catastrophic)
Richer plans for families, heavier users

Using Food as a Benefit
Filtered water
Snacks (healthy)
Fresh fruit
Drinks
Juice
Milk
Carbonated beverages
Coffee/Tea/Coca
“ The way to your employees is through their stomachs!”
Free Food at varying levels as a benefit:
Breakfast
Bagels
Boxes of cereal
Instant oatmeal
Lunches
Pizza day
Hero
Hot dog cart
Pot luck lunch

Employee Events
Trips / Events / Outings
Broadway shows
Baseball games
MLB / Minor league ball
Night at the movies
Dinner
Places that let you cook your own meal
Family-style dining
Bowling
Happy hour
Book club

Employee Events
Sports Teams
Company organized (possibly sponsored)
Basketball
Volleyball
Kickball
Softball
Bowling
DODGEBALL

Banks
Free checking
Discounts on loans
Free advice / Lunch and Learns
Exclusive Employer Benefit Services
Free employer membership
Offer entertainment discounts for members
Broadway, movie theaters, sports, etc
Using Corporate Buying Power to Secure Discounts Remaining an Employer of Choice After The Cuts -- Confidential, Reproducing this packet is not allowed without express written consent of OperationsInc, LLC Presented by: Sponsored by:

Health clubs
Day Care Partnerships / Back up Child Care
Disney
Hotels
Travel
AAA
Car Rentals
… ENDLESS LIST OF POSSIBILITIES
Using Corporate Buying Power to Secure Discounts (cont’d) Remaining an Employer of Choice After The Cuts -- Confidential, Reproducing this packet is not allowed without express written consent of OperationsInc, LLC Presented by: Sponsored by:

Find local vendors in your area, marketplace
Small and large players
Reach out to see what they can do for your population
Trade access to your employees for internal promotion, endorsement
One-off discounts, offerings
Vendor Fair
Benefits Fair
Local hospitals offer free screenings, flu shots
Great PR vehicle for all involved
Connecting with the Community Remaining an Employer of Choice After The Cuts -- Confidential, Reproducing this packet is not allowed without express written consent of OperationsInc, LLC Presented by: Sponsored by:

Lack of communication by the employer to the employee is one of the most cited issues driving employees to leave their employer
Find ways to engage, communicate, solicit
Suggestion Boxes
Open idea forums
Open door policy
Contests that contribute to:
Business improvement
Cost savings
Innovation
Communication and Inclusion Remaining an Employer of Choice After The Cuts -- Confidential, Reproducing this packet is not allowed without express written consent of OperationsInc, LLC Presented by: Sponsored by:

All geared towards getting your employees involved, delivering a stake in the future of the business
Communicate on business status, major issues
Advanced communication when possible
Newsletters
Meetings
Weekly emails from the President
Posting boards
Communication and Inclusion (cont’d) Remaining an Employer of Choice After The Cuts -- Confidential, Reproducing this packet is not allowed without express written consent of OperationsInc, LLC Presented by: Sponsored by:

Create ways to learn more about your employees
What motivates your employees?
Develops more connection, family approach
Improves engagement
In your newsletter
Feature a new employee each issue
Talk about them and describe their:
Role in the company, job
Talents and prior work experience
Community service involvement
Unique attributes, story
Who Are My Employees…Really? Remaining an Employer of Choice After The Cuts -- Confidential, Reproducing this packet is not allowed without express written consent of OperationsInc, LLC Presented by: Sponsored by:

Talent Show
After work gathering
Fun ways to connect, engage
In the office OR in a local restaurant or pub
Magic
Singing
Poetry
Playing musical instruments
Celebrating milestones
Birthday celebrations
Service anniversary acknowledgement/gifts
Who Are My Employees…Really? (cont’d) Remaining an Employer of Choice After The Cuts -- Confidential, Reproducing this packet is not allowed without express written consent of OperationsInc, LLC Presented by: Sponsored by:

Publicly recognize contributions, ideas, performance
Motivates activity of this nature
“ Pat on the back” memo / Letter from the President
Public congratulations
Posting board
Newsletter
Company meetings
Gift Cards, other prizes
Parking space / Photo on the wall
Lunch with the President
Additional paid time off, surprise vacation day
Frequency is key
More often = more winners = more engagement
Creative Rewards Remaining an Employer of Choice After The Cuts -- Confidential, Reproducing this packet is not allowed without express written consent of OperationsInc, LLC Presented by: Sponsored by:

Create ways to support local charities
Matching programs
Fundraisers
Walkathons
Company car wash
Blood drives
Food drives
Toy/gift drives
“ Jean’s Day” or other dress down event
Turn support into company team building events
Support specific need of an employee/family member
Charitable Endeavors Remaining an Employer of Choice After The Cuts -- Confidential, Reproducing this packet is not allowed without express written consent of OperationsInc, LLC Presented by: Sponsored by:

Each way you engage your employees represents one more thing they will need to leave behind IF they choose to leave you
All the items covered can be done with little / no expense on the part of the employer
Don’t let programs, initiatives compromise productivity
Ask your employees for ideas, input on what they want; see as interesting, engaging, effective
Put the necessary support behind it
Summary Remaining an Employer of Choice After The Cuts -- Confidential, Reproducing this packet is not allowed without express written consent of OperationsInc, LLC Presented by: Sponsored by:

Thank You & Questions
Information provided in the Webinar (and all associated materials) entitled “Remaining an Employer of Choice After the Cuts” has been researched and reviewed by the HR experts at OperationsInc. The information in this presentation is in part gathered via information available in the public domain, as well as in part the original, copyrighted work of OperationsInc and is protected under U.S. copyright laws. As such, you may not reprint or publish in any format any portion of this presentation without the express permission of OperationsInc. OperationsInc provides the information in this presentation. The information provided herein should not be used as a substitute for consultation with professional human resources, legal, or other competent advisers. Before making any decision or taking any action, you should consult a professional adviser who has been provided with all pertinent facts relevant to your particular situation. David Lewis President and Founder (203) 322-0538 [email_address] www.OperationsInc.com

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