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Win the Job Hop ... (Continued from page 43) Don’t stop there H aving benefits available is a great way to get talent in the door, but in order to keep that talent, employers have to take things a step further. Offering PTO and flexible work is not enough on its own; the company culture has to support the use of these benefits. In one study, Science Daily found that 40 percent of respondents believed that using their PTO would jeopardize their careers and slow advancement at their company. If employees do not feel free to use the benefits provided to them, the benefit of retainment is lost for the employer. These workers are just as likely to jump ship for a company with a perceived better company culture, one that they feel will support them in both their lives and careers. It is therefore important to listen to employee feedback for guidance on how to retain workers for the long term and improve work-life balance at your organization. Emphasis on work-life balance will mean more investment in your employees’ personal well-being. In the end, however, you’ll have a less stressed, more productive workforce and a company culture that will attract high quality candidates. If employees do not feel free to use the benefits provided to them, the benefit of retainment is lost for the employer. Fee After Fee Are you currently posting help wanted ads to those sites that charge a per day rate with click fees? Stop and post your ad to the LeadingAge New York Career Center. One low monthly fee includes posting to those click fee sites! Visit the LeadingAge New York Career Center today to take advantage of this great value. For more information on winning the job hop by staying balanced, go to www.leadingageny.org and click on Career Center at the top of the page. leadingageny.org 44