Preventing The Poaching Of Personnel: Bolstering The Retention Of The Air Force's Most Valued Assets
Abstract
This paper takes aim at the retention problem in the Air Force exploring the primarily pilots, but also cyber warriors. As the Air Force adapts to societal influences, knowing how leaders affect commitment to service is key to retaining people in critically manned positions. Bolstering the US Air Forces ability to identify the key components that drive an individual to forego their commitment to service will allow Air Force leaders to counter their impact. This paper used an evaluation method to determine how to improve organizational commitment. Throughout this paper the analysis highlighted intrinsic investments as the most powerful anchors to organizational commitment. This paper also explored the varying impacts of leadership styles on generational differences and how they influence individuals. This paper resulted in a recommendation for a culture shift in how leader career paths are managed in relation to their primary AFSC and the use of graduated benefits over time.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 01, 2017
- Accession Number
- AD1054566
Entities
People
- Sean M. Fazande
Organizations
- Air Command and Staff College