10 Key Retention Factors

Number One: Appreciation

Financial compensation is but one factor of many in this category. Apprentices want to do work that the employer values, and be recognized for it. Apprentices need employers to provide:

Positive reinforcement when a job is well done, and constructive feedback when required
Creative social or financial incentives to recognize their work: these could be individual appreciation events (raise, bonus, top-up to E.I. while in school, payroll deduction for tools) or social (recognition in company Newsletter etc.) Find out what your employees would best respond to
Team building and recognition events
Information about the big picture, how their work contributes to the whole project or business, and what the core values of the workplace are