Build Your Business Through Predictive Hiring
Employee recognition lets workers know that their contributions are appreciated and valued, and they are because after all, great employees could be working for someone else. Think about the last time you praised an employee. Can you remember? Lack of recognition remains one of the top reasons employees quit. Praising and thanking employees for a… Read More
In my work with organizations of all sizes, from the four-person startup to the global Fortune 100 businesses, I’ve found there is one common theme which predicts an employee’s engagement. It’s not the pop-a-shot tournaments at lunch, the employee incentive plan, the fridge of unlimited La Croix® or the flexible work schedule. It’s much simpler;… Read More
High-growth companies experiencing high turnover rates can become desperate looking for solutions. They’ve outlined and communicated the company’s goals, and they’re publishing KPIs for the entire company to see. And yet, in exit surveys from departing employees, a lack of enthusiasm keeps showing up. Departing workers say things like, “I know the company is… Read More
One of the critical components of creating an engaged, high-retention workforce is visibility. I use the term to explain the degree to which the employee base has access to the information they need to determine whether or not the company is doing well. Let’s call that your company’s Visibility Quotient. To increase your Visibility Quotient,… Read More
It’s more difficult than ever to retain employees. With U.S. unemployment rates at near historic lows and with workforce demographics shrinking the size of the labor pool, main street businesses need to take a hard look at their current employee retention strategy and determine whether or not it’s getting the job done. Retention begins with driving… Read More