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Venturion Survey Reveals Top Five Issues
Facing HR Pros in 2005
Survey Shows Drop in Outplacement Concerns and Rise in Retention,
Succession Planning Needs
SAN ANTONIO—October 6, 2005—Venturion, an OI Partner firm, the human
resources consulting firm that provides a better human experience for a
better business outcome, today reveals the results of a survey conducted of
HR professionals attending the Annual Society for Human Resource Management
Conference and Exposition on June 19 – 21, 2005, in San Diego. The survey
asked HR professionals to identify the greatest issues they are facing over
the next 12 months. Overwhelmingly, HR pros named retention and leadership
development/succession planning, indicating that many companies are
struggling with losing top leaders and not being able to replace them.
“Venturion, with partner offices worldwide, keeps a close watch on trends in
the HR industry,” said Venturion President, Don Huse. “The survey we
conducted at the Society for Human Resource Management conference echoes the
shift we are seeing toward a great demand for retaining skilled workers and
developing leaders as baby boomers prepare to retire, leaving many
organizations tapped for replacements.”
HR professionals revealed that their top ten concerns are (in order of
importance):
1. Retention/Turnover
2. Leadership Development/Succession Planning
3. Morale/Motivation
4. Benefit Costs
5. Compensation
6. Training
7. Executive Coaching
8. Workers Compensation
9. Skills Availability
10. Downsizing/Outplacement
Venturion conducted the same survey in 2004 which revealed similar
responses. The top five concerns at that time were (in order of importance)
leadership development and succession planning, employee retention, benefits
costs, training and compensation.
“The fact that the responses for 2005 are similar to 2004’s results and from
the increased level of work
Venturion is doing in the areas of executive coaching, leadership
development and succession planning, we can clearly see that companies are
increasingly struggling to retain or replace quality leaders,” -Huse said.
“Venturion helps companies on a daily basis to effectively transition their
leadership and successfully implement succession plans that will ensure
long-term viability.”
About Venturion
Venturion (OI Partners South Central Texas) specializes in job search,
career transition, executive coaching and change management services. The
firm is recognized for its unprecedented success with individuals seeking
professional, managerial and technological positions in today's highly
competitive job market.