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25 Ways to Attract and Retain  Equipment Technician Talent

25 Ways to Attract and Retain Equipment Technician Talent

[Author: INEDA Staff, 05.2020 | Keywords: Recruiting, Workforce Development] The stakes are high. Recruiting and retaining technicians will be one of the top three success factors in the ag and construction equipment industry over the next 10 to 15 years. And whoever figures out the workforce equation is going to be in the driver’s seat. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that employment of diesel service technicians and mechanics is projected to grow nearly 13% from 2018 to 2028, faster than the average for all occupations. The agency also said 67,000 technicians will be needed to replace retired workers,… Read More »

Engagement Key to Employee Retention

[01.17 | Keywords: Human Resources, Engagement, Retention] Employee turnover is a costly problem. According to a study conducted by the Society for Human Resource Management, employers spend six to nine months of an employee’s salary to find and train his/her replacement. This represents a massive waste of resources and doesn’t even take into account the negative toll employee turnover has on productivity and the overall profitability of a business. Poor leadership is often at the root of high employee turnover. According to an OfficeTeam study, nearly 50% of employees are likely to leave their jobs if they don’t feel recognized… Read More »