This report documents my experience as a graduate arts administration intern at Pelican Bomb, a New Orleans contemporary visual art nonprofit. The internship was completed over the course of seven (7) months from January to July 2015. Starting with an overview of the organizational structure, mission, and programming, this report analyzes the organization’s strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats. The report concludes with best practices and recommendations with a focus on board development, strategic planning, staff retention, and membership. The insights provided in this report are designed to enhance Pelican Bomb’s operations as it prepares for organizational growth.

Nos anos de 2008 e 2010, o turnover nacional ultrapassou os 50%, o que representa mais da metade do total dos contratos de trabalho por ano sendo rompidos. Além disso, mais de 40% dos vínculos de trabalho, entre os anos de 2000 e 2009 não duraram mais de seis meses (DIEESE, 2011). O alto turnover está provocando inquietações a respeito do que as empresas podem fazer para atrair e reter os profissionais, especialmente no tocante da importância dos mesmos como fonte de vantagem competitiva. Dessa maneira o objetivo geral foi identificar a existência de relação entre as práticas de Gestão de Recursos Humanos com turnover, sendo dirigido para empresas da região do norte do Paraná por conveniência. Na literatura foram encontrados trabalhos que puderam classificar os estudos em turnover em três linhas: focada no indivíduo, na Gestão de Recursos Humanos e na visão integrativa. Este estudo optou por aplicar a pesquisa relacionada a linha da Gestão de Recursos Humanos. Tratou-se de uma pesquisa aplicada, descritiva com hipóteses e quantitativa. O instrumento utilizado de McConnell (2001) permitiu quantificar em rankings a eficiência das práticas de Gestão de Recursos Humanos. Os principais resultados apontaram para a existência de correlação negativa significativa do turnover com as práticas de Recrutamento e Seleção, Benefícios e Treinamento e Desenvolvimento. Ao passo que Remuneração, Avaliação de Desempenho, Integração e Satisfação não apresentaram correlações significativas. Sugere-se que os próximos trabalhos estratifiquem as empresas pelo direcionamento estratégico e que o instrumento possa ser adaptado para pequenas empresas. / In 2008 and 2010, the national turnover exceeded 50%, which represents more than half of total employment contracts being broken every year. Furthermore, over 40% of working ties between the years of 2000 and 2009 did not last more than six months (DIEESE, 2011). The high turnover is causing worries about what companies can do to attract and retain professionals, especially in terms of their importance as a source of competitive advantage. Thus the overall goal was to identify the existence of a relationship between the practices of Human Resources Management with turnover being aimed at companies in the region of northern Paraná for convenience. In literature studies were found that could classify studies on turnover in three lines: focused on the individual, Human Resource Management and integrative view. This study chose to apply the line of research related to Human Resource Management. It was an applied research, descriptive and quantitative assumptions. The instrument used to McConnell (2001) allowed to quantify the efficiency rankings in the practice of Human Resource Management. The main results showed the existence of significant negative correlation with turnover practices Recruiting and Selection, Benefits and Training and Development. While Compensation, Performance Evaluation, Integration and satisfaction showed no significant correlations. It is suggested that future studies stratify firms for strategic direction and that the instrument can be adapted to small businesses.

Through advancements in modern medicine, human beings worldwide are living longer. The increase in life expectancy creates a need for a more qualified and knowledgeable nursing workforce for the delivery of quality geriatric health care. Although nurses are the primary care providers for vulnerable older adults, they are generally not well trained or prepared in geriatric care. Therefore, the purpose of the project was to develop an education program aimed at improving nursing knowledge of geriatric care in the long-term care (LTC) setting. The goal of the project was to answer the research question: What impact would attendance in the program have on improving nursing geriatric knowledge, retention, and job satisfaction by project end? Guided by the advancing research and clinical practice through close collaboration (ARCC) model for evidence-based practice (EBP), the learning needs of nurses in the LTC setting were assessed. The 6-week education program was designed to provide education on the basics of geriatric care, pharmacology and aging, symptom evaluation, dementia care, and geriatric physical assessment. Project participants consisted of 8 nurses who volunteered to take part in the program. The program was evaluated using a pre-test and post-test method to examine nurse's knowledge before and after the education program. Using a paired t test, the results indicated a significant increase (p<.05) between the mean pre-test (3.75) and mean post-test (4.25) scores of nurse knowledge of geriatric care. The education program improved participant knowledge of geriatric care. Positive social change will be achieved with this scholarly project as nurses with greater knowledge gain confidence, strengthen decision making and clinical skills, and improve patient outcomes in the LTC setting.

abstract: Employee turnover is a pervasive issue across industries and at all levels of an organization. Lost productivity, hiring, interviewing, training and increased workloads are costs associated with turnover. As an undergraduate admissions professional charged with the enrollment of new freshmen students, I am constantly assessing the health of my team and working to minimize turnover in admission counselor positions. I implemented a six-week mentoring program in my office to increase second-year employee satisfaction, motivation, development and retention at the Arizona State University Undergraduate Admissions Office. Post intervention data were collected through the use of focus groups and self reflection questionnaires. Results show that mentoring is a mutually beneficial experience for mentees and mentors. Mentees reported benefits from the personalized dissemination of information and institutional knowledge by their mentors. Mentors reported that being in a mentoring relationship made them feel their opinions and experiences were valued. Mentoring can be an inexpensive professional development program designed to assist entry-level employees. While attrition cannot be totally eliminated from a workplace setting the study participants reported that the mentoring program made them feel valued even while acknowledging that there are limited opportunities for advancement within the office. / Dissertation/Thesis / Ed.D. Higher and Postsecondary Education 2012

Nos anos de 2008 e 2010, o turnover nacional ultrapassou os 50%, o que representa mais da metade do total dos contratos de trabalho por ano sendo rompidos. Além disso, mais de 40% dos vínculos de trabalho, entre os anos de 2000 e 2009 não duraram mais de seis meses (DIEESE, 2011). O alto turnover está provocando inquietações a respeito do que as empresas podem fazer para atrair e reter os profissionais, especialmente no tocante da importância dos mesmos como fonte de vantagem competitiva. Dessa maneira o objetivo geral foi identificar a existência de relação entre as práticas de Gestão de Recursos Humanos com turnover, sendo dirigido para empresas da região do norte do Paraná por conveniência. Na literatura foram encontrados trabalhos que puderam classificar os estudos em turnover em três linhas: focada no indivíduo, na Gestão de Recursos Humanos e na visão integrativa. Este estudo optou por aplicar a pesquisa relacionada a linha da Gestão de Recursos Humanos. Tratou-se de uma pesquisa aplicada, descritiva com hipóteses e quantitativa. O instrumento utilizado de McConnell (2001) permitiu quantificar em rankings a eficiência das práticas de Gestão de Recursos Humanos. Os principais resultados apontaram para a existência de correlação negativa significativa do turnover com as práticas de Recrutamento e Seleção, Benefícios e Treinamento e Desenvolvimento. Ao passo que Remuneração, Avaliação de Desempenho, Integração e Satisfação não apresentaram correlações significativas. Sugere-se que os próximos trabalhos estratifiquem as empresas pelo direcionamento estratégico e que o instrumento possa ser adaptado para pequenas empresas. / In 2008 and 2010, the national turnover exceeded 50%, which represents more than half of total employment contracts being broken every year. Furthermore, over 40% of working ties between the years of 2000 and 2009 did not last more than six months (DIEESE, 2011). The high turnover is causing worries about what companies can do to attract and retain professionals, especially in terms of their importance as a source of competitive advantage. Thus the overall goal was to identify the existence of a relationship between the practices of Human Resources Management with turnover being aimed at companies in the region of northern Paraná for convenience. In literature studies were found that could classify studies on turnover in three lines: focused on the individual, Human Resource Management and integrative view. This study chose to apply the line of research related to Human Resource Management. It was an applied research, descriptive and quantitative assumptions. The instrument used to McConnell (2001) allowed to quantify the efficiency rankings in the practice of Human Resource Management. The main results showed the existence of significant negative correlation with turnover practices Recruiting and Selection, Benefits and Training and Development. While Compensation, Performance Evaluation, Integration and satisfaction showed no significant correlations. It is suggested that future studies stratify firms for strategic direction and that the instrument can be adapted to small businesses.

Thesis (MTech (Business Administration))--Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2020 / This thesis examined the impact skills shortage among artisans in the heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) field have on the industry. The rationale for this investigation is based on the view of engineers and company owners in the HVAC industry that there is a dire need to train more artisans and to improving the skills of already qualified artisans. The thesis employed a mixed method research approach and reviewed relevant literature. Empirical data was obtained from HVAC contracting companies being members of the South African Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Contractors Association (SARACCA) in the Western Cape. The study demonstrates that there is a shortage of skilled and qualified artisans in the HVAC industry. Although there are individuals within the HVAC industry who are passionate about training, their efforts cannot supply the whole industry with knowledgeable qualified artisans. More emphasis should be placed on basic education, the level of artisan training, continuous training of qualified artisans and the retention of skilled artisans. Based on the findings, the study concluded that skilled artisans and poor quality workmanship is being experienced on a continuous basis. The lack of skilled artisans and the cost implication to obtain skilled artisans force companies to employ unskilled labour. It is recommended that the industry should work closer with government agencies to ensure that training being offered by private training institutions and colleges is aligned with the industry requirements. This together with an improved education system will secure skilled artisans.

MPM / Oliver Tambo Institute of Governance and Policy Studies

The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between Tennessee wardens’ leadership practices and correctional officer job satisfaction. Utilizing the Leadership Practices Inventory (LPI), the relationship between correctional officers’ perception of the warden’s leadership practices and the LPI norms were examined. Additionally, utilizing the LPI, the relationship between self-ratings of the warden’s leadership practices and the observer rating of the LPI were assessed. Lastly, utilizing the Job Satisfaction Survey (JSS) and observer LPI, correlations were examined between the correctional officers’ job satisfaction and their perception of the warden’s leadership practices. Findings of this study showed lower correctional officers ratings of the wardens on the five LPI subscales than the inventory’s norms. In a comparison of the LPI wardens’ self-perception and the correctional officers’ observer perception, correctional officers rated the wardens lower than the wardens rated themselves. The overall ratings of the correctional officer Job Satisfaction Survey (JSS)were neutral. However, of the nine JSS subscales, the results identified the nature of their work and supervision as the most positive. Pay, contingent reward, and promotional opportunities were rated as the primary reasons for job dissatisfaction. Additional findings indicated a positive relationship between job satisfaction and each of the five subscales of the LPI. / Doctor of Philosophy in Leadership

There is limited empirical research on the application of Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS) in staff retention and management. This study aims to examine and analyse the impact of quality human resource information systems (e.g. recruitment information, personnel information, and audit of training sessions) on staff turnover factors at the recruitment and selection stage (e.g. remuneration, human resource planning, quality of training programmes, and lack of promotion opportunities), and consequently the impact of HIRS in managing staff retention. This research is conducted in the context of the hospitality sector. The research aim is achieved through satisfying the objectives and the development of a relevant and a novel framework. A conceptual framework is developed to address the use of HRIS with regard to the recruitment and selection process and in aiding managers in staff retention within the context of the hospitality sector. The framework consists of three phases: recruitment and selection process including human resource management (HRM) and information technology systems (ITS) in the recruitment and selection stage; human resource information systems (HRIS) application areas; and staff turnover factors (external and internal). This framework developed by using two theories, the institutional theory and job characteristics theory, as the theoretical underpinning of this study. A single case study with multiple subcases strategy is employed to evaluate, extend and theorise the effect of HRIS on staff retention. The data for this research is collected by using in-depth semi-structured interviews. Qualitative data are collected from four branches of the UK based hospitality organisation. 27 employees completed in-depth narrative interviews (13 managers and 14 non-managers), which the results were used to confirm and validate the developed framework. The findings are triangulated by the adoption of a series of techniques, including focus group discussion, and document analysis. This study has made use the qualitative analysis computer software NVivo V.10.This research study contributes to the literature of both HRM and IT/IS by developing a comprehensive theoretical framework that considers the relationship between staff retention and HRIS functions at the recruitment and selection stage. The research findings support and showed that, not all the factors affected staff turnover can be monitored by HRIS, and some staff turnover factors may require other strategies with respect to monitoring. The framework will benefit scholars and managers in understanding the impact of a quality HRIS on staff retention, and extends the knowledge in this regard. The framework is extended for usage by different hospitality organisations with similar business nature to the one understudy. Also, the findings show that relevant retention strategies could be applicable during the entire employment period, e.g. before, during and after recruitment. These strategies enable the organisation to be stable and improve managing retention at the very beginning period of employment and avoid the costs of staff turnover. The empirical findings also advance our understanding of the various HRM activities that are linked to retention at the recruitment and selection stage. More importantly, the research findings identify the immediate activities after recruitment which is linked to improving retention. The study aims at providing a valid framework that integrates both HRM, ITS, and identifies the role of HRIS with regard to improving retention, by identifying staff turnover factors and put in place retention strategies to deal with them, for new jobs’ applications at the recruitment and selection stage. The originality of this study is that provide fresh insights on the subjective of retention in the hospitality sector in the UK. This research complements and advances the current literature on having a quality IT/IS which provides vital information to help managers to make the right decisions on retention of members of staff. In addition, this research could prove beneficial to practitioner’s (managers) who involve in the decision making in the recruitment process, thus better retention in the hospitality sector.

South Africa has been brain drained of nurses and doctors and the Eastern Cape as a Province within South Africa is not an exception. Its rural nature has caused many nurses and doctors loose interest of serving in its facilities. This study sought to describe factors that can influence retention especially of nurses in the rural health facilities of the Eastern Cape Province and develop recommendations for nurse managers on how to retain nurses in rural areas. The major inferences drawn from this study is that nurses are dissatisfied with lack of promotional opportunities, lack of professional support, facing drastic responsibilities but with less income, tremendous workloads, emotional demands and unrealistic salary package. The researcher believes that the nurse managers have a crucial role to play in ensuring nurse retention and the recommendations drawn from this study can contribute in improving the work environment. / Health Studies / M.A. (Health Studies)