"Recruiting the best employees is only the beginning; the challenge of retention will be of paramount importance in the shrinking labour market.”  (AHRI website, October 2007)

TEN POINT CHECK LIST:

1. Are you satisfied with the retention rate of new staff employed by your organisation? YES / NO

2. Have you created a competitive advantage because your organisation provides relocation services for new employees? YES / NO

3. Does your organisation have an employee dedicated to relocating new staff and their families, with sound knowledge of the local property market, children’s services and employment networks for partners?
   YES / NO

4. Do you know that the labour market is aware of Relocation Consultants and may request same as part of their acceptance package? YES / NO

5. Have you considered utilising the skills of a Relocation Consultant in the recruitment phase to complement your selling of the new position? YES / NO

6. Does your organisation encourage prospective employees to bring partners and children to the region during the interview process to experience the local lifestyle and to identify job opportunities for family members? YES / NO

7. Do your new families experience an orientation to the region before they arrive? YES / NO

8. Do your new families receive comprehensive information on schools, sports and cultural facilities before they arrive? YES / NO

9. Are partners provided with employment information and networks before they arrive? YES / NO

10. Are you aware of local wine, food and retail merchants who are happy to provide vouchers and discounts to new residents? YES / NO

If you answered YES to four or more of the above … Well Done!!
Employee retention is a major issue for your organisation.

If you answered YES to less then four of the above … Don’t Worry!!
There is a solution …

.. consider utilising the services of an independent Relocation Consultant:
locally owned and operated, with local knowledge and experience!