Retention of engineering and technical professionals in a state public transport organisation
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Paper/Presentation Title | Retention of engineering and technical professionals in a state public transport organisation |
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Presentation Type | Paper |
Authors | Rose, Dennis M. (Author) and Gordon, Raymond (Author) |
Editors | Chapman, Ross |
Journal or Proceedings Title | Proceedings of the 21st Australian and New Zealand Academy of Management Conference ( ANZAM 2007) |
Year | 2007 |
Place of Publication | Melbourne, Australia |
ISBN | 1863081402 |
Web Address (URL) of Paper | http://www.promaco.com.au/2007/anzam/ |
Conference/Event | ANZAM 2007: Managing Our Intellectual and Social Capital |
Event Details | ANZAM 2007: Managing Our Intellectual and Social Capital Event Date 04 to end of 07 Dec 2007 Event Location Sydney, Australia |
Abstract | High levels of infrastructure requirements in Australasia have placed considerable pressure on organisations to attract and retain engineering and technical professionals. This study reports on the efforts of a state public transport organisation to analyse their human capital risk and gather data to inform the development of retention strategies for its engineering and professional staff, including project managers. A survey of 1212 engineering and technical professional staff revealed that a multi-faceted approach to retention strategies, that differentiates the needs of new graduates, experienced staff and ‘baby boomers’, is required. Survey respondents (N=679) identified a range of incentives, including training and development, enhanced career opportunities, recognition for good work, appropriate remuneration and good leadership. |
Keywords | retention, labour shortage |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 350503. Human resources management |
Public Notes | File reproduced in accordance with the copyright policy of the publisher/author. |
Byline Affiliations | School of Management and Marketing |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/9z7x1/retention-of-engineering-and-technical-professionals-in-a-state-public-transport-organisation
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