retention strategy

Situation A leading national services company operating in the retail and hospitality sectors oversees a diverse workforce across five major regions in the United States. Catering to a wide range of customers in these dynamic industries, the company primarily relies on hourly workers, constituting 90% of its workforce, complemented by a 10% salaried staff. Annually, … Read more

Onboarding new employees is an integral part of any organization’s success. It not only sets the tone for how a company operates but also helps to ensure that everyone is on the same page. According to research from the Brandon Hall Group, 51% of organizations reported that most of their new-hire attrition occurs in the … Read more

Employee Onboarding: The Key to a Successful New Hire Experience It’s no secret that good employees are hard to find. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics, there are more than ten million job openings in the U.S. alone, and it’s estimated that recruiters spend about 100 hours per hire on average. While … Read more

Employee Engagement in the Workplace Employee engagement is a critical issue for employers today. With the competition for talent at an all-time high, ensuring that your employees are happy, thriving, and engaged at work is more important than ever. The benefits of employee engagement are well-documented. Engaged employees are more productive and consistent, have better … Read more

Employers are painfully aware that the workforce is changing due to many economic and social factors influenced by the pandemic. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that an average of over 3.95 million workers quit their jobs each month last year, awarding 2021 the notorious record as the year with the highest overall average. … Read more

After my fourth acquaintance told me they quit their job in six months, it got me thinking about the effects and thoughts behind what the market is now calling “The Great Resignation” and the impact it has on employee retention—a critical measurement to business success. Let’s dive deeper into how to reduce employee turnover. What … Read more

There is a saying that only two things are guaranteed in life – death and taxes; well, we would like to add a third: employee turnover. Now more than ever, we know how critical it is to recruit, hire and retain not only quality employees but the best employees. Yet, as we struggle through this … Read more

When you walk through your office, can you clearly and easily tell which employees are engaged? Actively engaged employees are more productive, provide better customer service and stay on the job longer than disengaged employees. That’s why employee engagement is often cited as one of the most important factors in the overall success of an … Read more

Taming the Turnover Monster    A while back, several nightly news programs opened with the question, “It’s 10 pm. Do you know where your children are?” It served as a public service announcement to remind parents that a youth curfew was in effect for many cities. A relevant question today for those of us responsible … Read more