The next step many times the more difficult one is keeping those valuable part-time staff members. You can start by treating your part-time and seasonal staff like you would treat customers with memberships in your facilities. Those of us managing facilities have often extolled the importance of membership retention. Money is not the only factor in the quest for membership retention. A sense of family and ownership in the facility are both important in developing a successful membership base.
Members enjoy exercising when they feel comfortable around other members.
The facility will be better maintained when the members feel a sense of ownership of the equipment and facility. All of this leads to a strong argument for membership retention. Build your base by retaining long-term members and you will reap the benefits. We can learn a lesson from membership retention practices. Many strategies for retaining staff are the same for retaining members, including monetary savings, camaraderie and a sense of ownership in the agency.