A company is only as good as the people it keeps. And while the workplace has changed dramatically in the past 50 years, this hasn’t: Good employees don’t leave companies. Good employees leave bad managers. Why Good Employees Leave And…
Employee Retention
People quit for a lot of reasons. But the No. 1 reason it happens is a telling sign of what's going on in an organization -- or what's NOT going on, but should be. Here's a hint: People leave most…
Most turnover doesn’t come from a dramatic exit. It comes from small frustrations that stack up – stalled growth paths, uneven workloads, and signals managers miss until it’s too late. By the time an employee resigns, the decision was usually…
Technology is evolving fast – AI, cloud computing, and automation have become common tools. These innovations have changed how teams function and helped boost efficiency. But the changes have also added a layer of complexity to management. That’s why HR…
When it comes to the morale-busting things managers say, you know some of the main offenders already. Some of them are harsh: “I don’t care what you think; I just want it done.” “If you don’t want this job, I…
Good employees love what they do. And good managers know those employees could just as easily love what they do someplace else. That's important to know because you don't want to lose a good employee. Ever. Don't Lose a Good…
It may sound cliche, but to inspire employees, leaders need to be an inspiration. Leaders who inspire easily light a fire under employees – and keep it burning. Inspire Employees for Serious Results Employees with inspirational bosses are engaged, productive,…
The reasons employees quit today are surprising ... even for veteran HR professionals. They run deeper than better pay, more flexibility, boss hating or job dissatisfaction. According to a trio of researchers, people leave jobs -- quietly, quickly or frantically…
It's time to rethink how you hire, retain and manage employees for shift work. Shift work tends to be structured, full-time and rigid. But now there are ways to add flexibility to that around-the-clock job workforce. A Shift in How…
More than 44 million U.S. workers quit their jobs last year, according to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. This accounts for about two-thirds of total separations and underscores the need for employers to rethink their employee retention strategies. Voluntary turnover…
Businesses face a unique set of challenges during open enrollment season, and it's driven by shifting worker expectations. You probably feel like it's more difficult to build competitive benefits packages each year. Employees now view benefits as part of their…
There is no doubt that employer-employee relationships have changed. Driven by a variety of factors, from the reimagining of work-life balance to shifts in skill sets and workforce demographics, these changes are reshaping the workplace as we know it. The…
Can you cut turnover in a way that you keep your very best people? Yes, it's possible. And it's important because the national turnover rate isn't exactly declining. It's hovered around 4% for some time. The biggest factor in reducing…
The days of the Great Resignation, characterized by rapid turnover and employee flight, seem to be fading into the rearview mirror. A new trend is emerging: the Great Stay. This shift in employee behavior, marked by increased job stability and…
Quiet stuff sucks. So let's embrace what's new and loud in HR -- "Loud Loyalty." Think about all the quiet trends that worked against HR, managers and companies as a whole: Quiet Firing. Quiet Vacationing. Quiet Cutting. Quiet Quitting. In…
Employee retention refers to an organization’s ability to hold on to its people and reduce turnover. It’s hard to question how critical retention is to the overall success of an organization. Yet, many organizations still struggle with turnover. The reality…
