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The Herman Trend Alert November 30, 2005 Attrition is an International Problem Employers who have difficulty retaining their valued employees often dismiss the problem as being unavoidable or an anomaly in their industry. In a futile attempt to find excuses, many companies cite whatever comparative numbers they can discover to justify their losses. They point the fingers at other employers instead of addressing their own shortcomings. Time is running out. Employee turnover is creating problems across industries and across international boundaries. Developed countries have sent a significant number of jobs to India, assuming that an abundance of workers were dedicated, productive, hard-working, and stable. India’s information technology industry is experiencing a high attrition rate. The loss of experienced people and the cost of replacing them with fresh graduates---and training them---are driving up personnel costs. Higher costs mean a reduced competitive advantage against countries exporting jobs. An Indian employer with routine work is taking some unusual steps, reports “The Financial Express.” Since the job itself is tiresome, to keep up the spirits of the employees, the company has allowed employees the opportunity to pursue interests such as music which has led employees to set up their own band. At a convocation-like graduation ceremony and party, employees who complete the training and induction program get certificates. When the organization found that a major cause for attrition was the influence of parents, parents of existing and prospective employees have been positively engaged. Parents are encouraged to attend the graduation ceremony. Securing the consent of parents before newcomers to join the organization has helped reduce their role in attrition. China has a similar problem. Even with population in the millions, the country is challenged with high turnover among educated and skilled workers. As the introduction of technology outpaces availability of an appropriately trained labor force, this situation will become worse. In South Africa, employee retention causes operations difficulties and higher costs in industries as diverse as information technology and gold mining. Employers in Australia face a tightening employment market and workers who want better bosses. Northern Ireland fights a brain drain. Competition for workers even causes problems for companies competing for business in Nepal. © Copyright 1998- by The Herman Group, Inc. -- reproduction for publication is encouraged, with the following attribution: From "The Herman Trend Alert," by Roger Herman and Joyce Gioia, Strategic Business Futurists. (800) 227-3566 or http://www.hermangroup.com. The Herman Trend Alert is a trademark of The Herman Group, Inc." DISCOVER WHAT’S REALLY GOING ON... in the hearts and minds of your employees. Our InnerViews interviewing service uses SPHRs and PHRs, certified human resource professionals to probe for the information you really need to know. Exit and Stay Interviews, as well as Why-Didn't-You-Take-Our-Offer Interviews. Call Rosalie Catalano at 937-416-7066, or read more at: http://www.hermangroup.com/retentionconnection/exit_interviews.html. MOM ALWAYS TAUGHT IT WAS GOOD TO SHARE You have probably subscribed to The Herman Trend Alert for a while now and you know how valuable it is to you. Why not suggest that your friends sign up at http://www.hermantrendalert.com? Join the thousands who subscribe in 87 countries around the globe. Are there particular topics you'd like to see covered? Let us know and we will research "The Future of. . .". And let us know how else we may serve you? E-mail: joyce@hermangroup.com. YOUR EMPLOYEES NEED THEIR LEADERS MORE THAN EVER Help your leaders to excel. Thousands have used our weekly Lessons in Leadership to help their supervisors and managers remember how to hold onto top talent. The 52-week subscription is only $47, a bargain when you think about the savings to your organization in reduced turnover. Quantity discounts available by emailing Carol at carol@hermangroup.com. Order today at: http://www.hermangroup.com/store/subscription_all.html#3. Herman Trend Alerts are produced by the Herman Group, strategic business futurists, Certified Management Consultants, authors, and professional speakers. New subscribers are welcome. There is no charge for this public service. The Herman Trend Alert is received by over 30,000 subscribers in 78 countries, in addition to other websites and printed magazines. Do you enjoy receiving this weekly e-mail update? Contact us about our co-branded Trend Alert service. Click here to sign up for the Herman Trend Alert. Subscribe or Unsubscribe to weekly Herman Trend Alert View this week's Herman Trend Alert Archived Weekly Herman Trend Alerts

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