Such programs are helping LTS President and CIO Jon Ricker retain employees. Best Places companies appear to be offering incentives around every corner. Ark. The company also realizes that it must have a handsome relocation program to attract workers from the dazzle of bigger cities to the countryside. In addition to moving expenses, relocating workers receive a lump sum equal to a month's salary as well as temporary living expenses for 30 days, says Alex Mirinoff, IT personnel manager at the company. Most IT managers' budgets have been padded for spot awards or informal recognition of the employee who has creatively squeezed time and costs out of an IT project or contributed a bright idea.
Some rewards take the form of movie tickets, free dinners or comp time.
Overall, employers are working hard to inject a feeling of respect in IT workers' daily lives. He also holds birthday and anniversary parties each month. IT-specific human resources directors are helping companies make sure compensation efforts are competitive. Workers are appreciative. At the end of the day, managers have learned that most employees prefer to spend their time on Earth not only surviving, but thriving.