Texas Apartment Association

Employee retention takes more than a paycheck.

What makes employees stay? Research from the Texas Apartment Association Education Foundation (TAAEF) reveals that respectful workplace culture, supportive leadership, recognition and opportunities for growth all play a critical role in long-term retention.

Ready to strengthen your team culture and reduce turnover? TAAEF's Retention & Culture Checklist offers practical tools to help multifamily employers build workplaces where employees feel valued, supported and motivated to grow. Inside, you'll find:

✅ A workplace culture and leadership checklist
✅ Employee recognition and appreciation ideas
✅ A team culture pulse survey template to gather meaningful feedback

Build a stronger workplace culture and give your employees more reasons to stay! Explore the free resource at: https://www.taa.org/resources/retention-culture-checklist/

Who deserves to be recognized as the Best of Texas? 🏆

The 2027 TAA Professional Awards celebrate the people and companies making a difference across Texas multifamily, from leasing and maintenance professionals to property managers, supplier partners, association executives and more.

With multiple award categories, there’s an opportunity to recognize the leaders, innovators and industry professionals who go above and beyond every day.

Nominations are open, but don’t wait to recognize someone who deserves it.

⭐ Nominate the Best of Texas.

Explore the award categories and submit your nomination: taa.org/about-the-awards