In May 1995, he launched a web site dedicated to bringing supply and demand together. The company now maintains five regional employment web sites. The sites receive between 400 and 500 new visitors each day, with between 40 and 50 people viewing the locations at any one time. Neither the company nor the applicant is charged when a person is hired through the site. With several years of experience in the field, Gilfillan offers advice to companies working to keep employees and trying to fill technical positions.
Environment is tops in the retention of people.
There are two good examples. Let employees experiment with new toys. Technical people want the opportunity to learn and try new things. Training can be a double-edged sword. Training allows current employees to obtain new skills then get new jobs and leave.