Inspire Your Environmental Staff to Say: I Love My Job!

Inspire Your Environmental Staff to Say: IO MY JOB ECO CANADA BE AN EMPLOYER OF CHOICE Strategies to attract and retain the best environmental HOW TO BE AN HOW TO BE A employees: REMUNERATION LEADER ENVIRONMENTAL LEADER Offer the best Use this approach Emphasize integrity, a sense of meaning and feeling valued amongst employees. for seasonal benefits, top or near top pay, and matching RRSP contributions. Веcome Attract Establish brand positions or those in remote + employees that will bring passion involved in recognition and + credibility as an expert in your field. professional or scientific locations where and involvement. recruitment is organizations. difficult. RISKS RISKS This requires a significant investment in time and money that needs to be effectively managed for maximum benefits. Too much of a focus on remuneration can create an overly stressful work environment. HOW TO BE HOW TO BE A FLEXIBLE AND LIKE A FAMILY LAUNCHING PAD Being an Employer of Choice offers a strong return on investment for your business through increased productivity, stability and growth. Recognize that this is an especially effective approach if you have a small Create a caring, positive environment Adapt to turnover by providing as much training and competitive remuneration as Cater to Recruit Consider the employees' need for employees that are potential benefit of client retention, + since former staff + looking for a good place to start. flexibility. with reliable Each of these profiles presents company. career options. now work for client different benefits and risks. Use possible companies. them in combination with one another for optimal results. RISKS Offering too much flexibility can reduce employees' motivation and productivity. RISKS This can be a self-defeating approach if no attempt is made to also engage employees. Contact us at [email protected] to learn more about how to attract and retain the right environmental staff for you. 2012 ECO Canada HR Strategies Research, Available at: eco.ca/publications %24