Talisha Smith

March,22,2021

Professor. Brielle Buckler

Retention Assignment

Although Harper enjoyed what she has done for many years she has reached a point where she no longer enjoys working for her current company. This is due to her former manager leaving the company and her new manager not being as supportive as the last. Harper is also working so hard that she does not have time for her personal life. Without a work/play balance Harper will become burnt out and then she will not be any good to her company.

David should meet with Harper and give her positive feedback on the work that she has been doing. He should also ask her what he can do to assist her and how can he help her moving forward. David should communicate that he may not be able to help her all the time, but he will try his best to help her so that she does not feel over worked. He should also keep her up to date on things involving her workload and help her prioritize what needs to be done first.

Harper enjoys doing what she does and has been with her company for three years. She is also experienced and able to do managerial work which is a great bonus to any organization. Although she is doing more then one job and is over worked losing her would mean you would have to replace two people. Most importantly the company will lose a dedicated employee who not only enjoys what she does but can move up throughout the years.

I think Harper would benefit from all the steps in the retention article. David following those steps will ensure that Harper not only feels respected and valued, but that she is part of a team with a supervisor who cares and wants to see her grow professionally.