CHAPTER V

REDUCING LABOR TURNOVER

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A.     SCREENING, TESTING, HIRING AND TRAINING OPERATOR APPLICANTS

B.     THE COSTS OF TURNOVER

C.     FIVE TECHNIQUES THAT WILL REDUCE ABSENTEEISM AND TURNOVER

1. Selection
2. Hiring
3. Orientation
4. Training
5. Monitoring

D.     SELECTION

1. Why Is There A Need For New Hiring Strategies
2. To Cut Turnover, Learn Why People Leave
3. Learn When They Leave
4. Design a More Meaningful Application Blank
5. Invest In Further Training of All Key People in the Company
6. Suggestions to Reduce Turnover

a. Initial Contact:
b. The Screening Interview:
file c. The Test Battery:
d. Reference Checks:

E.     SOME WAY TO ATTRACT NEW LABOR

1. Hosting an "Open House"
2. Make a Mailing to People’s Homes

F.     HIRING

G.    ORIENTATION

H.    TRAINING

I.      MONITORING

EXAMPLE APPLICATION BLANK

SUGGESTED HIRING PROCEDURE - "10 GOLDEN MINUTES"

WHAT TO BRING AND WHAT TO WEAR FORM

SAMPLE TOOL KIT LOAN FORM

WELCOME TO XYZ COMPANY

ORIENTATION AND TRAINING CHECK LIST

TRAINEE PROGRESS CHART

EMPLOYEE SELECTION TEST