In today’s competitive job market, retaining talented employees can be as challenging for businesses as the recruitment process. In this dynamic landscape, a company’s culture and sincere interest in the well-being of their team members and their families are emerging as critical components, rivaling the significance of traditional strategies like competitive wages and benefits.
A meaningful sense of appreciation experienced by employees often holds more weight than a simple monetary incentive program. Recognizing and appreciating the individual circumstances of employees, coupled with a sincere commitment to their welfare, not only contributes to the development of a caring company culture but fosters a deeper sense of loyalty among employees.
The 2024 Engagement and Retention Report from Achievers Workforce Institute shows that while many employees are concerned about money, there are other key ways to engage and retain. When employees are able to live comfortably, other motivators become more important in aiding in employee retention. These include culture alignment, frequent recognition, work relationships, consistent feedback and career progression. Each of these correlates positively with job satisfaction.
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Apprenticeship is a workforce strategy that results in high retention rates. Watch the video below to see how Workforce Services helped Sunroc set up its registered apprenticeship program for diesel mechanics. Contact your workforce development specialist to find out what it takes to set up an apprenticeship.
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Being aware of programs and resources outside of your organization that are available to your employees to help them and their families may complement your retention strategies.
The Department of Workforce Services administers and informs about a variety of programs, resources and information to help eligible individuals and families. These include:
The Tax Help Utah Program - Free tax return preparation throughout Utah
Workforce Services Housing and Community Development Division-State Community Services Office (SCSO) administers the program through contracts with its community partners. Through the Earned Income Tax Credit program, SCSO partners provide free tax preparation services for low to moderate income households.
Adoption Tax Credit - Allows eligible Utahns to receive a maximum credit of $3,500 in the year they finalized their adoption
To obtain the credit, Utahns should check if they’re eligible and apply for certification through the Department of Workforce Services at jobs.utah.gov/adoptioncredit.
Workforce Services will notify applicants if their applications are approved or denied and then share the certifications with the Utah State Tax Commission.
The ABLE Program - A savings account and investment solution
The Home Energy Assistance Target Program - Year-round energy and water assistance
Our veterans services team met at the Capitol in September for their annual training conference. The team participated in a tour of the Capitol building and learned valuable insights into the new federal policies being implemented for veterans, military members and spouses.
As part of the conference, we recognized staff who have provided superior service to Utah's veterans, military members and spouses. Brad Wright, a connections team member from our Provo office, received this year's highest honor, the Stars and Stripes award in addition to an Eagle award. Additional Eagle award recipients included Jamal Anati, Worley Pace, Mily Santos and Maren Stevens.

Stars & Stripes and Eagle award recipient: Brad Wright, Connections Team - Provo Office