Retention Strategy Padlet by https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/jddk2oojliyg78tp Share your retention strategies here! en-us 2022-04-20 22:31:47 UTC 2026-02-25 05:11:56 UTC hello@padlet.com Share what you have done in each of these retention strategies! jaimielaitinen https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/jddk2oojliyg78tp/wish/2151074881 Click on the plus sign below each category to post a retention strategy you have tried with your staff]]> 2022-04-20 22:35:47 UTC https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/jddk2oojliyg78tp/wish/2151074881 https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/jddk2oojliyg78tp/wish/2186461362 1:1 meetings with each staff]]> 2022-05-16 21:47:07 UTC https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/jddk2oojliyg78tp/wish/2186461362 Happy Hour!! (to celebrate work anniversaries, bdays, etc) https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/jddk2oojliyg78tp/wish/2186461957 2022-05-16 21:47:55 UTC https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/jddk2oojliyg78tp/wish/2186461957 Weekly caseload check in meetings with all EPs. https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/jddk2oojliyg78tp/wish/2186462136 2022-05-16 21:48:09 UTC https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/jddk2oojliyg78tp/wish/2186462136 https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/jddk2oojliyg78tp/wish/2186462155 Staff shout outs during team meetings, employee of the month during all hands calls]]> 2022-05-16 21:48:10 UTC https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/jddk2oojliyg78tp/wish/2186462155 https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/jddk2oojliyg78tp/wish/2186462235 30 second dance party button for each new job

]]> 2022-05-16 21:48:16 UTC https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/jddk2oojliyg78tp/wish/2186462235 https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/jddk2oojliyg78tp/wish/2186462267 Weekly check ins]]> 2022-05-16 21:48:18 UTC https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/jddk2oojliyg78tp/wish/2186462267 we have a kudos board in our conference room- staff write them and pin them to the board throughout the week and we read them aloud during our staff meeting https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/jddk2oojliyg78tp/wish/2186462330 2022-05-16 21:48:23 UTC https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/jddk2oojliyg78tp/wish/2186462330 Employee of the Month. Celebrating first job placements. https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/jddk2oojliyg78tp/wish/2186462577 2022-05-16 21:48:41 UTC https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/jddk2oojliyg78tp/wish/2186462577 https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/jddk2oojliyg78tp/wish/2186462663 We've created a "rock" system in our team Slack. Basically kudos for acknowledge someone when we notice they have gone out of their way to do something.]]> 2022-05-16 21:48:48 UTC https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/jddk2oojliyg78tp/wish/2186462663 https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/jddk2oojliyg78tp/wish/2186462739 Kudo notes]]> 2022-05-16 21:48:54 UTC https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/jddk2oojliyg78tp/wish/2186462739 Rose Bud Thorne https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/jddk2oojliyg78tp/wish/2186462746 Acitivity each meetings]]> 2022-05-16 21:48:55 UTC https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/jddk2oojliyg78tp/wish/2186462746 https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/jddk2oojliyg78tp/wish/2186463066 recognizing each individual's strengths and what they do best and bring to the team. 

]]> 2022-05-16 21:49:09 UTC https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/jddk2oojliyg78tp/wish/2186463066 ENSO has a win wheel to highlight staff "wins." We spin the wheel and they get a gift card if the wheel lands on their name! https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/jddk2oojliyg78tp/wish/2186463122 2022-05-16 21:49:14 UTC https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/jddk2oojliyg78tp/wish/2186463122 Whole office team chat https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/jddk2oojliyg78tp/wish/2186463353 Bdays, anniversaries, job starts, etc]]> 2022-05-16 21:49:32 UTC https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/jddk2oojliyg78tp/wish/2186463353 https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/jddk2oojliyg78tp/wish/2186463501 Staff appreciation week - swag bag & give aways]]> 2022-05-16 21:49:43 UTC https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/jddk2oojliyg78tp/wish/2186463501 https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/jddk2oojliyg78tp/wish/2186463514 Giving props during check ins]]> 2022-05-16 21:49:45 UTC https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/jddk2oojliyg78tp/wish/2186463514 https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/jddk2oojliyg78tp/wish/2186463550 Group texts, sharing successes. Multi County All Staff meeting shout outs. Thank you cards from me to a team member. ]]> 2022-05-16 21:49:48 UTC https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/jddk2oojliyg78tp/wish/2186463550 https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/jddk2oojliyg78tp/wish/2186463576 Staff shout outs during all staff meetings]]> 2022-05-16 21:49:50 UTC https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/jddk2oojliyg78tp/wish/2186463576 Starbucks, Target gift cards. Gift catalog for work anniversaries, Employee of the Month/Year gift. https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/jddk2oojliyg78tp/wish/2186463672 2022-05-16 21:49:59 UTC https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/jddk2oojliyg78tp/wish/2186463672 https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/jddk2oojliyg78tp/wish/2186463783 Starbucks cards]]> 2022-05-16 21:50:07 UTC https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/jddk2oojliyg78tp/wish/2186463783 https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/jddk2oojliyg78tp/wish/2186463790 Just did a huge raise for all staff]]> 2022-05-16 21:50:08 UTC https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/jddk2oojliyg78tp/wish/2186463790 https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/jddk2oojliyg78tp/wish/2186463875 Open communication, making sure that people feel heard and that concerns are recognized]]> 2022-05-16 21:50:14 UTC https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/jddk2oojliyg78tp/wish/2186463875 Anniversary mail with a gift card https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/jddk2oojliyg78tp/wish/2186463997 2022-05-16 21:50:22 UTC https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/jddk2oojliyg78tp/wish/2186463997 Rocks in Slack. When you want to tell someone "Hey, You Rock!" You can post in Slack for everyone to see! https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/jddk2oojliyg78tp/wish/2186464074 2022-05-16 21:50:27 UTC https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/jddk2oojliyg78tp/wish/2186464074 https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/jddk2oojliyg78tp/wish/2186464120 Starbucks gift cards, $ bonuses]]> 2022-05-16 21:50:30 UTC https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/jddk2oojliyg78tp/wish/2186464120 https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/jddk2oojliyg78tp/wish/2186464206 Weekly management meetings/service coordinator meetings. Monthly ALL STAFF meeting to meet with entire team to see how things are going.]]> 2022-05-16 21:50:35 UTC https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/jddk2oojliyg78tp/wish/2186464206 https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/jddk2oojliyg78tp/wish/2186464552 Making sure everyone is heard]]> 2022-05-16 21:51:06 UTC https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/jddk2oojliyg78tp/wish/2186464552 Holiday and Summer Events https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/jddk2oojliyg78tp/wish/2186464614 Whole company events, variety of raises/ bonuses, treats every now and again :) ]]> 2022-05-16 21:51:10 UTC https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/jddk2oojliyg78tp/wish/2186464614 physical activity before each staff meeting, offers time to connect w/out agenda topic and move around https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/jddk2oojliyg78tp/wish/2186464665 2022-05-16 21:51:15 UTC https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/jddk2oojliyg78tp/wish/2186464665 Letting ECs work through tough client situations. PBS brainstorming. https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/jddk2oojliyg78tp/wish/2186464686 2022-05-16 21:51:16 UTC https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/jddk2oojliyg78tp/wish/2186464686 https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/jddk2oojliyg78tp/wish/2186464829 Verbal recognition that their jobs are hard and I understand the emotions and frustrations they go through]]> 2022-05-16 21:51:28 UTC https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/jddk2oojliyg78tp/wish/2186464829 https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/jddk2oojliyg78tp/wish/2186465121 All staff appreciation 2x per year.  Team potlucks (pre-covid). Random acts of kindness towards staff

]]> 2022-05-16 21:51:46 UTC https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/jddk2oojliyg78tp/wish/2186465121 Role Modeling Honesty https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/jddk2oojliyg78tp/wish/2186465261 If I can be honest with staff- then I hope that they can bring open honesty back to me :)

]]> 2022-05-16 21:51:55 UTC https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/jddk2oojliyg78tp/wish/2186465261 Creating space for Staff discovery of best tools, options or handling of situation. Encouragement to communicate and be hear https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/jddk2oojliyg78tp/wish/2186465291 2022-05-16 21:51:58 UTC https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/jddk2oojliyg78tp/wish/2186465291 https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/jddk2oojliyg78tp/wish/2186465356 Creating/utilizing new systems to keep up with communications. SETWorks, Slack, 1-1 meetings, all - staff meetings. There is always a way to connect with someone for ideas or anything that is going on.]]> 2022-05-16 21:52:02 UTC https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/jddk2oojliyg78tp/wish/2186465356 Debriefing the work and expecting that it's not perfect - "Don't be Perfect Just be Huge"-- continual improvement together https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/jddk2oojliyg78tp/wish/2186465391 2022-05-16 21:52:04 UTC https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/jddk2oojliyg78tp/wish/2186465391 https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/jddk2oojliyg78tp/wish/2186465673 Giving someone a special project because I have confidence in their abilities. ]]> 2022-05-16 21:52:24 UTC https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/jddk2oojliyg78tp/wish/2186465673 mentorships https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/jddk2oojliyg78tp/wish/2186466443 2022-05-16 21:53:10 UTC https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/jddk2oojliyg78tp/wish/2186466443 Free lunch Friday - A Door Dash order of your choice https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/jddk2oojliyg78tp/wish/2186466543 2022-05-16 21:53:15 UTC https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/jddk2oojliyg78tp/wish/2186466543 https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/jddk2oojliyg78tp/wish/2186466613 Burnout meter, check in about where we're at, team building activities to increase trust, vulnerability, collaboration during beginning of staff meetings

]]> 2022-05-16 21:53:20 UTC https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/jddk2oojliyg78tp/wish/2186466613 https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/jddk2oojliyg78tp/wish/2186466669 Getting client's parents to write a thank you note, record a video to recognize EC's work.]]> 2022-05-16 21:53:26 UTC https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/jddk2oojliyg78tp/wish/2186466669 https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/jddk2oojliyg78tp/wish/2186467050 Helping people find their niche and grow within it.]]> 2022-05-16 21:53:53 UTC https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/jddk2oojliyg78tp/wish/2186467050 https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/jddk2oojliyg78tp/wish/2186467219 My door is almost never closed.  Everyone is encouraged to bring ideas to the table, and we will try anything at least once! 

]]> 2022-05-16 21:54:03 UTC https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/jddk2oojliyg78tp/wish/2186467219 recognizing and asking staff to share what they are good at with the organization/team https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/jddk2oojliyg78tp/wish/2186467292 2022-05-16 21:54:09 UTC https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/jddk2oojliyg78tp/wish/2186467292 1:1's with staff and ask them - 'What are you most proud of right now?' Speaking your swag..ger https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/jddk2oojliyg78tp/wish/2186467543 2022-05-16 21:54:28 UTC https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/jddk2oojliyg78tp/wish/2186467543 https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/jddk2oojliyg78tp/wish/2186467735 Letting staff pitch and develop passion projects.]]> 2022-05-16 21:54:38 UTC https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/jddk2oojliyg78tp/wish/2186467735 https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/jddk2oojliyg78tp/wish/2186468098 We make sure to recognize and highlight everyone’s unique super power, and give them room to fully implement it. ]]> 2022-05-16 21:55:03 UTC https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/jddk2oojliyg78tp/wish/2186468098 https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/jddk2oojliyg78tp/wish/2186468165 Encouraging growth within the team and learning from others. ]]> 2022-05-16 21:55:06 UTC https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/jddk2oojliyg78tp/wish/2186468165 https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/jddk2oojliyg78tp/wish/2186468231 We invited speakers to do resiliency activities, sent out links to ted talks & other training and the company has access to phone ( as many as you like) & in person therapy (3 sessions) for free.]]> 2022-05-16 21:55:11 UTC https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/jddk2oojliyg78tp/wish/2186468231 Speaking someone's attributes or noticing their strengths in front of others https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/jddk2oojliyg78tp/wish/2186468421 2022-05-16 21:55:26 UTC https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/jddk2oojliyg78tp/wish/2186468421 https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/jddk2oojliyg78tp/wish/2186468530 leadership meetings and book club with management team reading Dare to lead and doing the exercises after the reading. ]]> 2022-05-16 21:55:34 UTC https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/jddk2oojliyg78tp/wish/2186468530 promotion, raised, swag, office snacks and drinks https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/jddk2oojliyg78tp/wish/2186468653 2022-05-16 21:55:45 UTC https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/jddk2oojliyg78tp/wish/2186468653 https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/jddk2oojliyg78tp/wish/2186468836 Ice breakers, quarterly game nights across entire dept, remote water cooler pop-ups.]]> 2022-05-16 21:56:01 UTC https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/jddk2oojliyg78tp/wish/2186468836 Five Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace liesatrillium https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/jddk2oojliyg78tp/wish/2186469058 We read this book as a team and then dove into each person's preferred appreciation styles - recognizing that not everyone likes to receive appreciation in the same way (ie. the old pizza party cliché) ]]> 2022-05-16 21:56:14 UTC https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/jddk2oojliyg78tp/wish/2186469058 https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/jddk2oojliyg78tp/wish/2186469262 Tell them how awesome you know they are until they believe it too.

]]> 2022-05-16 21:56:30 UTC https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/jddk2oojliyg78tp/wish/2186469262 Recognizing Quality over Quantity liesatrillium https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/jddk2oojliyg78tp/wish/2186470986 This is in active development, but we are trying to move away from numbers recognition (ex: Celebrating 14 job starts in April) and encourage celebration of retention and quality job placements]]> 2022-05-16 21:58:45 UTC https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/jddk2oojliyg78tp/wish/2186470986 Team Meetings liesatrillium https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/jddk2oojliyg78tp/wish/2186471488 We start each meeting with a "win" from last week, a check in on our weekly self care practices and then a fun ice breaker. ]]> 2022-05-16 21:59:27 UTC https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/jddk2oojliyg78tp/wish/2186471488