The Tasmanian Government is investing in the economic future of Tasmania by assisting employers succeed in attracting and retaining skilled workers to support the growth and sustainability of their business.

Research shows that Employers of Choice:

• Benefit from higher productivity and profitability
• Receive more qualified job applications for advertised positions
• Experience lower levels of staff turnover
• Experience fewer staff absences due to ill health
• Enjoy higher levels of customer satisfaction and customer loyalty
• Foster greater creativity and innovation.
  
  

Employers of Choice attract and retain skilled staff because they:

• Provide extensive professional development and learning opportunities for their people
• Create a work culture that encourages new ideas, open communication, regular constructive feedback and acknowledges employees’ contributions
• Create a workplace culture based on fun, respect, ideas and responsibility
• Offer competitive remuneration
• Provide workers with flexibility and control over their working hours
• Give workers access to up-to-date technology and diversity and interest in the workplace.