Then you need A Write Impression!

According to the article, Survey Says Employers Need New Hiring Strategies, which was published April 23, 2007 in the Small Business Times magazine, “Although U.S. employers are struggling to fill jobs in the midst of talent shortages, most do not have specialized retention and recruiting strategies targeting the largest available workforce segment - those over age 50.”  The article continues by stating, "Employers who respond to the aging workforce will fare better in the competition for talent and find that they benefit from a richer, more diverse workforce. The key is to start planning now for future talent needs."

Companies that are being proactive to address the labor shortage will have an advantage over firms that will simply wait until it hits them directly. Does your company have this advantage? With this brief insight of knowledge, it would prove to be beneficial for any company to retain its workforce, young or aged, which will remain after the retirement of several employees rather than utilizing the time, money, and training for all new staff. "Employers acknowledge that they are having trouble finding qualified candidates to fill open positions, but we are learning that they need help implementing programs that are tailored to older workers. With the first wave of baby boomers on the cusp of traditional retirement age, there is still time to engage a generation that is willing and able to continue working." (BizTimes Daily, 2007)

This massive void of open positions will appear at a large percentage of companies across the nation. With several companies being affected by this shift in the workforce, this leads to opportunities for growth – opportunities surely to be noticed (and possibly pursued) by existing employees at your company. This makes it essential to retain the new and existing staff with your corporation. In order to retain your valued employees, your staff must feel that they are an asset to your company.

A company is only successful if it has succeeded with its staff - without productive staff, there is little or no production of products or services.  As much as the management of most companies strive to make each employee feel valued, it is a never-ending task that may involve new strategies to continue with this success. To be a leader in any industry, the company must continually invite new and innovative ideas. Sometimes a new influence is all it takes - for this reason A Write Impression was created.

The goal of A Write Impression is to assist our clients in retaining a diverse, team-orientated staff. This vital career planning venture would be a great investment for your company for several reasons:

• Retention of the workforce for your organization
  o Retention of aged professionals with decades of experience
  o Retention of younger workers who strive to show loyalty and dedication to the company
•  Save the company thousands of dollars by avoiding training costs, retirement costs, time, and other related factors
•  Reassurance of valued employees, which will lead to increased productivity

With our career consulting staff working hand-in-hand with your workforce, your company goals can be achieved.