Befus, E. (2004, August). Employee turnover: tips for attacking an enduring, expensive property management problem. Multi–Housing News, 39, 22.
Elizabeth Befus, senior legislative analyst with the Washington, D.C.-based National Multi Housing Council, discusses the problem of employee turnover among property management professionals. She first explains the extent of the problem and goes on to give methods by which employee retention rates can be lowered. This article does not pertain to our industry exactly; however; it demonstrates the problem and means by which it can be solved within an industry where employee retention is a serious problem. Therefore, we believe it will be useful in our research.
Berta, D. (2002, September …show more content…
Testing, which large chains have used for years and is becoming more common in smaller businesses, helps companies determine if a person fits the organization well. Computer programs and the Internet have made the tests cheaper and faster, expediting the hiring process. Berta refers to the screening program CheckStart that can load to company computers and requires only 15 to 30 minutes to complete. The computer configures the results and provides interview questions. The article provides personal testimonies of business owners and operators who rely on psychological profiling when hiring managers. These tests are based on necessary traits and competencies that lead to success in a position. They also give the business a professional appearance. This article is an excellent source for our project because it proves the importance of matching employees with suitable positions and discusses a successful way of doing so. By placing employees in positions that suit them well, they are more likely to stay at that job, according to information provided in our other …show more content…
First, they explain the human resource aspect pertaining to hiring and retaining employees, which include questionnaires, job analysis, training, and performance appraisals. In addition, they include studies of how motivation is important in retaining employees. Furthermore, these studies are supported by various psychological theories, which can be applied to motivating employees. The final part of the chapter deals with employee satisfaction, where the authors describe ways to maintain job satisfaction. Some important concepts include setting clear, defined goals and job promotion. In addition, different types of leadership styles are introduced, which can have a profound effect on the workplace. All of these concepts are important to our project because they have been proven by psychologists and business managers to reduce employee
Elizabeth Befus, senior legislative analyst with the Washington, D.C.-based National Multi Housing Council, discusses the problem of employee turnover among property management professionals. She first explains the extent of the problem and goes on to give methods by which employee retention rates can be lowered. This article does not pertain to our industry exactly; however; it demonstrates the problem and means by which it can be solved within an industry where employee retention is a serious problem. Therefore, we believe it will be useful in our research.
Berta, D. (2002, September …show more content…
Testing, which large chains have used for years and is becoming more common in smaller businesses, helps companies determine if a person fits the organization well. Computer programs and the Internet have made the tests cheaper and faster, expediting the hiring process. Berta refers to the screening program CheckStart that can load to company computers and requires only 15 to 30 minutes to complete. The computer configures the results and provides interview questions. The article provides personal testimonies of business owners and operators who rely on psychological profiling when hiring managers. These tests are based on necessary traits and competencies that lead to success in a position. They also give the business a professional appearance. This article is an excellent source for our project because it proves the importance of matching employees with suitable positions and discusses a successful way of doing so. By placing employees in positions that suit them well, they are more likely to stay at that job, according to information provided in our other …show more content…
First, they explain the human resource aspect pertaining to hiring and retaining employees, which include questionnaires, job analysis, training, and performance appraisals. In addition, they include studies of how motivation is important in retaining employees. Furthermore, these studies are supported by various psychological theories, which can be applied to motivating employees. The final part of the chapter deals with employee satisfaction, where the authors describe ways to maintain job satisfaction. Some important concepts include setting clear, defined goals and job promotion. In addition, different types of leadership styles are introduced, which can have a profound effect on the workplace. All of these concepts are important to our project because they have been proven by psychologists and business managers to reduce employee