Employee retention

What to do before, during, and after the meeting.

Amid a looming economic downturn, employers can expect another tumultuous year.

Start by connecting what people do to what they care about.

Everybody wins with this program.

A lot of leaders believe that the formula for attracting and keeping talent is simple: Just ask people what they want and give it to them. The problem...

Editor’s Note: This article sets out a simple, elegant, and ultimately tough-minded way to build profitability in a service business. Originally published in 1994, it offers as much today as it did then and is a perennial best seller. ♦ UPDATE: Learn about companies that are applying this timeless advice today. Top-level executives of outstanding […]

Asking the question, "What makes a great COO?" is akin to asking "What makes a great candidate for U.S. vice-president?" It all depends on the first name...

It’s good for people — and for the bottom line.

One is about what people do; the other is about who they are.

Not so long ago, companies were reinvented by teams. Communities of practice may reinvent them yet again—if managers learn to cultivate these fertile organizational forms without destroying them.

In the knowledge economy, skilled employees are the assets that drive organizational success. Thus companies must learn from them--why they stay, why...

An on-going study of 406 employees in 3 companies indicates the two variables that affect job retention and turnover are job satisfaction and environmental...

Three ways to increase the chance that top talent sticks around.

Are you giving your employees enough opportunities to learn?

They're some of the most expensive mistakes you can make.

What leaders can do when they spot this bad behavior.

Align company needs and employee preferences.

Leaders create the conditions that lead to burnout - or prevent it.

Implementing a formal program could boost retention by up to 50%.

Data suggests it's one of the best ways to improve company culture.