How Alfa-Laval got employees moving

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Alfa-Laval Thermal Co achieved a very high 73% retention rate among 55 employees selected to move with the company when it relocated to another state. The firm accomplished its high retention rate by using effective reasoning, persuasion, and generous relocation packages. The employee concerns considered by the company when selecting a site included quality of life, economic base, and affordable housing. The elements of the program announcing the relocation included the retention of a finance company at the new location to provide discounted mortgage rates, up to ten paid days off to house-hunt, and reimbursement of household moving expenses. Employees were mailed a package of gifts one month prior to the decision deadline: the $200 package of gifts included a 10-karat gold pen, a miniature wooden house, and a filled pencil case, all with attached messages related to the move.

Business relocation, Alfa-Laval Thermal Inc.

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Back to basics

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Rocco, Inc (Harrisonburg, VA) developed, implemented, and encouraged employees to participate in an employer-supported workplace literacy program designed to motivate employees to participate in the operation and management of the firm and to help employees realize their full potential. Rocco worked with local higher education institutions to apply for and manage a workplace literacy grant from the US Department of Education. With grant funds, Rocco purchased a customized mobile learning center, computers, and print materials, and hired teachers and support personnel. Rocco pays for two hours and employees invest two hours of their own time a week to learn basic reading, math, and other skills.

Poultry slaughtering and processing, Virginia, Finance, Poultry industry, Employer-supported education, Employer supported education, Elementary education of adults, Adult elementary education, United States. Department of Education, Rocco Enterprises Inc.

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