2010
DOI: 10.1108/14754391011064383
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Retaining a high quality workforce – keeping hold of the family silver

Abstract: PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to explore the challenges faced by a small, specialized NHS organization in recruiting and retaining a high quality workforce in a highly competitive market.Design/methodology/approachThe paper focuses on four main areas: recruitment, employee development, office environment, and management style.FindingsThe conclusion is that against the odds a public sector organization can attract and retain a high quality workforce in a highly competitive market.Originality/valueAn innov… Show more

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“…In an organisation with high turnover, the excess burden is often put on remaining employees to cope with the prevailing competition (Porter and Ayman, 2010). Staying competitive and managing career can be difficult in a challenging economy still against the odds a public sector organisation can attract and retain a high quality workforce in a highly competitive market (Curson and Skidmore, 2010).…”
Section: Competitive Environmentmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…In an organisation with high turnover, the excess burden is often put on remaining employees to cope with the prevailing competition (Porter and Ayman, 2010). Staying competitive and managing career can be difficult in a challenging economy still against the odds a public sector organisation can attract and retain a high quality workforce in a highly competitive market (Curson and Skidmore, 2010).…”
Section: Competitive Environmentmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The imperative is to develop a strategic approach to attract, select, develop and retain highly-skilled prospects and the only way to achieve this objective is to deliver an appropriate answer to their societal needs. At this point, multiple studies have pointed out that workforce turnover should be seen as a consequence of the cleavage between management and employees (Curson & Skidmore, 2010;Dawley, Andrews & Bucklew, 2010). …”
Section: A Theoretical Approach Regarding Worklife Balancementioning
confidence: 99%