Patrick Ropella

Q: How do I become an Employer of Choice?

A: Win the competition for good talent by showing employees that your company invests in their FUTURE:

■  Offer Training Opportunities – Training can range from mentoring programs to tuition reimbursement, as long as employees feel guided and assisted.
■  Provide Competitive Compensation – Employees appreciate benefits that make their lives easier, including dry cleaning pick-up, flexible work hours, and flu shots.
■  Become a Community Leader –Improve your company reputation by projecting a good image to the community.
■  Encourage a Healthy Work-Life Balance – Increase productivity and attendance by accommodating employees with telecommuting and flex hours.
■  Offer Meaningful Work – Rotate mundane tasks and reconfigure job descriptions so all employees feel like their efforts make a difference.