Keeping a Good Team Together in Good & Bad
Times
Steve Larkin & Karen Bowden
The Aluminum Association
WACABA
MAY 19, 20111
Our Employment History
• Incorporated in 1933, New York, NY• Moved from New York to Washington, DC,
Conn. Ave. in 1977—61 employees• 1986—67 employees• 1987—relocated to 19th St.—45
employees• 1988-35 employees
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Aluminum Consumption
What we believe
The Aluminum Association supports the production and use of aluminum as a critical part of an improved quality of life for people in North America and throughout the world.
How we are organized
PRESIDENT
VP, TECH
DIR, ALLOYS &PROD STDS
SUPP STAFFSPEC IV
VP, ADMIN &CORP TREAS.
ACCOUNTINGSPECIALIST
VP, EHS
DIR, HEALTH& SAFETY
SR. STAFFMEMBER, SUST
VP, BUS INFO &MBR SERVICES
DIR, MBR SERV,MTGS, CORP SEC
SR. STAFFMEMBER, STATS
VP, COMMS
PRINCIPALSTAFF MBR,
COMMS
MANAGER, PUBLICATIONS
STAFF MEMBER,COMMS
Total 2011 Programs $6.5m
3.30
1.19
1.23
0.78
Core
Auto
Can
Division/Other
$ millions
Staff & Program Spending
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Turnover Rates in Nonprofit Sector
• 2010 Survey on turnover revealed turnover rates were 16% in 2009 down from 21% in 2008
• AA’s turnover during this period was 11% and 16% respectively
• Over the past 6 years our average turnover rate has been just 6.5%
• Voluntary turnover since 2006 has been less than 3%
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Why Do Employees Leave?
The survey also showed that 36% of turnover was involuntary.
Of the remaining 64% -
14% was due to a competitive offer
10% was dissatisfaction
8% was because of organizational issues
These are the factors within an organization’s control.
The remaining departures were for other / personal reasons.
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The Aluminum Association Approach
• Professional, member service oriented• Flat/open organizational structure• Flexible• Monitor the Market• Timely, transparent performance feedback• Current employee policies
– Flextime/telecommuting– Liberal personal time
The Aluminum Association Environment
• 24/7 work schedule• Frequent domestic/international travel• Thin staff relative to the job• Established deadlines/few “emergencies”• Quiet/open office• Professional Development encouraged
The Bottom Line
• The aluminum industry is a tough business• The staff is treated with respect as
professionals• The staff has maximum control of their
personal & professional schedules• Pay & benefits are monitored and
consistent with the market
Thank You!—Questions?
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