New York, NY -- (SBWire) -- 10/01/2010 -- Retensa, a leader in talent management research and retention solutions, announces the winners of the first Retensa Green Grant. The free service grant supports environmentally focused companies providing green services, creating green energy, and developing green products or food. The service awards enable organizations to leverage Retensa’s expertise in attracting, recruiting, training, and retaining top talent in the green industry. As winners implement talent management best practices throughout the Employee Life Cycle, they will gain a competitive advantage by focusing on innovation and growth through their employees.
The 2010 Winners of the First Annual Retensa Green Grant are, in alphabetical order:
• Greensaw Design & Build: An eco-conscious construction company dedicated to using architectural salvage, Greensaw respects history, our environment, and the materials with which it works with. The company’s growth and fast-expanding workforce has created the need to establish a sophisticated Human Resources structure at Greensaw. http://www.greensawdesign.com
• Project Wildlife: Established in 1972, Project Wildlife works with purpose and passion on behalf of wild animals in Southern California, encouraging sustainable solutions through resolution of wildlife conflicts, animal rehabilitation, volunteerism, and conservation education. Project Wildlife depends on successful recruitment, engagement and retention of both staff and over 500 volunteers for its important work. www.projectwildlife.org
• SunWorks Solar Systems: A green energy company that provides solar energy design and installation since 1973. SunWorks is a fast-growing company with tremendous employment opportunities. Future success will be driven by customizing and enhancing HR functions and programs that support the needs of their employees, which will accelerate organizational growth. www.sunworkssolar.com
Retensa also wishes to acknowledge and express gratitude to the 2010 Retensa Green Grant’s Panel of Judges, experts with nearly 100 years of combined years of experience in sustainable practices:
• Robert Dombrowski is President & Principal Scientist of the Technical/Scientific Consultancy, Nanoview Associates, LLC. He is a multidisciplinary scientist with a BS in Biological Sciences & MS in Materials Science from Rutgers University. The key knowledge competency that Mr. Dombrowski employs in carrying out his work is Sustainability through Green Materials Science.
• Rick Fedrizzi, U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) founding chairman in 1993, and current President and CEO since 2004. Under his leadership, USGBC has tripled its membership and cemented its role as a leadership voice in the global sustainability movement. Rick and the USGBC were recognized as visionaries in sustainability with an Honor Award by the National Building Museum in 2009.
• Marc Levy is Deputy Director of the Center for International Earth Science Information Network (CIESIN), part of the Earth Institute at Columbia University, and an adjunct professor in Columbia's School of International and Public Affairs. He is an expert on social aspects of sustainable development.
• Paul Smith of GreenSmith Consulting helps companies create buzz and business for green (and greening) companies, via social media. His clients include consumer, media, clean tech, NGOs, social ventures, and museums. He is a blogger for Triple Pundit and GreenSmith Consulting.
About Retensa
Retensa is a leader and innovator of employee retention strategies. Their services help organizations improve employee engagement, increase productivity, and become an Employer of Choice. Retensa combines HR experience and web-based technology to develop, motivate, and retain your best employees. Retensa’s solutions and HR metrics reduce the cost of managing employees, increase Human Capital ROI, and create a high-performing workforce.
Retensa has values similar to those held by green organizations. Both demonstrate a commitment to making the world a better place by improving the environments in which we live and work. Retensa and its employees are passionate both about what we do and about the environment. For more information about Retensa, visit http://www.retensa.com or call 212.545.1280.
"All the signs are pointing toward a future where green companies attract talented employees and talented employees are attracted to green companies. Investors, management, and other stakeholders should take note that profitability is built on the shoulders, brains, and dedication of satisfied workers. It stands to reason that green workers help grow the bottom-line." Anne Moore Odell, Greenbiz.com
Winners Announced for 2010 Retensa Green Grant
Announcing the winners of the 2010 Retensa Green Grant, an initiative designed to advance environmentally responsible organizations by creating exceptional work environments.