Thursday, February 21, 2019
Since beginning in 2014, ERN-NY has grown to 42 businesses representing over 12,000 employees who have access to Success Coaches. Solid retention rates and return on investment percentages have played a role in stabilizing workforces, while over 400 job saves have been recorded at the close of 2018. To date, 90% of
businesses have retained their ERN membership, while half have increased their share of a Success Coach. This impact is a direct result of providing a cost-effective employee benefit that generates tangible and meaningful results. ERN's innovative model for providing Success Coach services, partnering with outstanding businesses, organizations, agencies—all while documenting efforts and results—constitutes a private–public sector partnership that is positively influencing the local workforce.
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What Are ERNs?
Employer Resource Networks® are private-public consortia whose purpose is improved workforce retention through employee support and training
The key ERN® innovations are:
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business engagement
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cross-sector collaboration among employers
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human services and educators
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workplace-based employee success coaching (case management)
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real-time referrals to community resources
ERN® stakeholders include:
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small to mid-sized companies
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public human services and workforce development
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private non-profits
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community colleges and vocational training organizations
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local, regional and national foundations and United Ways
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Why ERNs?
ERNs® improve communities in a variety of ways:
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employers retain an engaged and skilled workforce
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public agencies and nonprofits get better outcomes from programs that advance economic independence
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community colleges add students and build closer ties to area businesses
ERNs® are a value proposition to all stakeholders. Their outcomes include:
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employee retention rates of 90%-98%
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average employer ROI of 500%
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increased employee engagement
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improved company culture
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informal regional human resource networks
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decreased employee reliance on public assistance
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increased family financial stability
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How Do We Do It?
ERN® Programs help employees access social service and training programs that support employment.
ERNs® partner with local government, non-profits and private employers to offer the best resources available
ERNs® network with other Employer Resource Networks® (ERNs) across the country who share best practices and ideas.
The Success Coach can confidentially help employees:
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improve employment skills
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overcome personal barriers
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prepare for advancement opportunities
ERNs® coordinate with community organizations to offer training opportunities such as:
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Basic computer skills
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Computer applications
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Financial management and budgeting
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Diversity education
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Credit repair and foreclosure prevention
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Affordable family nutrition
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English as a second language (ESL)
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Leadership and problem solving
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Math proficiency
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GED classes
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Health and wellness
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Free income tax preparation
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What Are ERNs?
Employer Resource Networks® are private-public consortia whose purpose is improved workforce retention through employee support and training
The key ERN® innovations are:
-
business engagement
-
cross-sector collaboration among employers
-
human services and educators
-
workplace-based employee success coaching (case management)
-
real-time referrals to community resources
ERN® stakeholders include:
-
small to mid-sized companies
-
public human services and workforce development
-
private non-profits
-
community colleges and vocational training organizations
-
local, regional and national foundations and United Ways
-
Why ERNs?
ERNs® improve communities in a variety of ways:
-
employers retain an engaged and skilled workforce
-
public agencies and nonprofits get better outcomes from programs that advance economic independence
-
community colleges add students and build closer ties to area businesses
ERNs® are a value proposition to all stakeholders. Their outcomes include:
-
employee retention rates of 90%-98%
-
average employer ROI of 500%
-
increased employee engagement
-
improved company culture
-
informal regional human resource networks
-
decreased employee reliance on public assistance
-
increased family financial stability
-
How Do We Do It?
ERN® Programs help employees access social service and training programs that support employment.
ERNs® partner with local government, non-profits and private employers to offer the best resources available
ERNs® network with other Employer Resource Networks® (ERNs) across the country who share best practices and ideas.
The Success Coach can confidentially help employees:
-
improve employment skills
-
overcome personal barriers
-
prepare for advancement opportunities
ERNs® coordinate with community organizations to offer training opportunities such as:
-
Basic computer skills
-
Computer applications
-
Financial management and budgeting
-
Diversity education
-
Credit repair and foreclosure prevention
-
Affordable family nutrition
-
English as a second language (ESL)
-
Leadership and problem solving
-
Math proficiency
-
GED classes
-
Health and wellness
-
Free income tax preparation