10 Steps for Motivating Retention

1.  Provide pay rate increases or bonuses for service periods,
    i.e., 3 months, 6 months, 1 year.
2.  Celebrate service milestones, i.e., one-year anniversary with photos, lunch, etc.
3.  Recognize the contribution of part-time employees with full-time status.
4.  Invest in employees by providing training opportunities.
5.  Pay equitably and provide competitive benefits.
6.  Frequently and personally express appreciation to employees.
7.  Assign each employee a committed and positive mentor/buddy.
8.  Promote from within.
9.  Know your employees and their life changes.
10.  Connect with the employees' families by sending family welcome gifts, newsletters, etc.