Tag: employee retention

November 21, 2023

At first glance, ADP Research Institute’s report “The Hidden Truth About Promotions” confirms a startling but common observation about employee retention: It’s not unusual for people to leave an organization after receiving a promotion. In fact, researchers found that being […]

November 2, 2023

The holiday season provides an opportunity for companies to express gratitude and appreciation to their employees and customers. It’s a time to end the year on a positive note, strengthen relationships, and lay the foundation for a promising new year. […]

September 27, 2023

Employees are the secret ingredient to organizational success, yet companies are struggling to keep them. In recent years, millions of Americans have been quitting their jobs—a trend dubbed the Great Resignation. Last October alone, a grand total of 4 million […]

August 29, 2023

Employees seem to be following a pattern of professional detachment. Since the beginning of 2020, Gallup’s worker engagement polls have shown steady employee-organization distancing. In the last three years, employee engagement levels dropped four percentage points. Given it can take […]

August 3, 2023

Employee retention is the number one priority for both operations (51%) and HR (66%) this year, according to a recent Gallagher report. And employers are putting in extra effort to keep workers on board. More than three in four (78%) […]

July 20, 2023

The dynamics of employee attraction and retention have shifted significantly in recent years, requiring employers to prioritize employee well-being and satisfaction, according to a July 13 report from the Integrated Benefits Institute, a health and productivity research non-profit. For instance, […]

May 1, 2023

It’s no secret that the pandemic changed how and where people work. As businesses attempt to adapt to today’s ever-evolving workplace, managers and HR professionals cannot ignore that employees’ priorities have changed. According to the latest JOLTS report from the […]

April 27, 2023

Employee recruitment and retention is a challenge faced by many companies. Companies that can provide meaningful employee development opportunities have a distinct advantage in the marketplace, as employees are increasingly looking for employers who are willing to invest in their […]

March 31, 2023

Retaining employees should be at the top of any company’s priority list. Nevertheless, sustaining good talent has become much more difficult today, exemplified by trends like the Great Resignation. Modern workers crave meaning in their jobs, so many leave for […]

February 28, 2023

What gets measured gets done. Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are top of mind for companies large and small, but making notable progress on long-standing challenges around DEI requires a plan to set goals and then collect timely and relevant […]

February 20, 2023

Following a year marked by the “Great Reset,” 2023 is bound to bring even more employee management challenges, from spiking attrition to falling morale amid the economic downturn. As these challenges compound and priorities continue to shift, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion […]

February 2, 2023

COVID and a tight labor market have dramatically changed the hiring and retention game—as a result, the biggest problem for recruiters now is failure to be honest about the company and what they’re looking for in candidates. Opaqueness doesn’t work […]

January 26, 2023

If you’re a hiring manager, you know that hiring can be difficult. It’s not just about finding someone who meets the qualifications and can do the job—it’s about finding someone who will fit into your culture and your team. Your […]

December 21, 2022

In our post-pandemic world, we are at a crossroads of redefining how we work and resetting of boundaries around the intersection of work and life. As a response to the current state of work culture, the Surgeon General recently published […]

November 14, 2022

As we navigate today’s competitive job market alongside the growing demand for skilled labor and heightened questions over college ROI, it is increasingly clear that higher education and the workforce are two sides of the same coin. In other words, […]

October 31, 2022

Employee engagement leads to retention. That’s become something of a mantra for HR leaders during the Great Resignation, in which companies across the United States have experienced historic turnover. The national turnover rate maintained a consistent pace throughout the summer, […]

August 22, 2022

It’s estimated that 47 million people left their jobs in 2021 according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, prompting a flurry of “Now Hiring” announcements as everyone from major corporations to small businesses struggle to attract and retain top […]

July 21, 2022

With unemployment persistently under 4% and at least a million more job openings than people seeking work, founders and leaders of small businesses are finding creative new ways to compete. The talent war goes far beyond acquisition, hiring practices and […]

June 30, 2022

Periods of high turnover are challenging to navigate, and they highlight the value of investing in long term employee retention. However, leaders can make a significant difference in the current environment by providing managers with the support leadership and strategies […]

June 27, 2022

With as much attention as most businesses put into hiring new employees, it’s quite shocking to see how little focus is given to onboarding. Yet, I would argue that onboarding is equally important. The right onboarding process creates a strong […]