New York, NY -- (SBWire) -- 03/26/2012 --Announcing the 2012 Retensa Green Grant, an initiative designed to advance environmentally responsible organizations by creating exceptional work environments.

Retensa, a leader in talent management and retention research and solutions, announces the start of 2012’s Retensa Green Grant program. The grant offers three awards, for a total of $30,000 in services. Retensa delivers the pro-bono HR solutions to companies providing green services, creating green energy, and developing green products or food to foster environmentally friendly practices. The HR service awards enable organizations to grow in the green industry by implementing talent management best practices and rewarding development programs throughout the Employee Life Cycle.

Green companies need great employees to implement their vision, mission, and causes. In high growth industries, recruiting and retaining staff is still a challenge most organizations struggle to manage. Retensa will support green organizations to nurture creativity & innovation, to improve HR efficiency and create a high performing workforce. Research shows that actively engaged employees deliver 32-48% higher productivity. Attracting and retaining top talent will provide green businesses with a competitive advantage. It will help them increase innovation, improve productivity, support their triple bottom line, and become an Employer of Choice.

Retensa recognizes that different sized companies have different sized needs. For that reason, the Retensa Green Grant offers three categories of service grants. Grants will be awarded to a small, medium, and large sized company who meet the eligibility criteria and demonstrate the greatest green impact. Eligible companies must be US-based, have more than 10 employees, been in operation for at least two years, and generate a majority of its revenue from green energy, products, or services. Companies must apply by April 30, 2012 to be considered. The Grants can be applied towards exit interviews, employee surveys, recruiting support, training seminars or more. Complete Green Grant details can be found at (http://www.greenbusinessgrant.com).

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.