Today we will cover the next two keys to retaining employees in a rebounding economy: effective performance management and personalizing benefits/policies. Effective Performance Management If you have followed the first two keys, your organization should be poised to effectively manage performance. If you are creating the culture you want AND you are treating employees as… Continue Reading
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Retention in a Rebounding Economy, Part 4 of 6
In the last post, I covered the first key to retaining employees in a rebounding economy: creating the culture you want. The second key to retaining employees in a rebounding economy is to actually “treat” employees as your most important asset. We’ve all run into organizations that have posted somewhere on their walls “people are… Continue Reading
Retention in a Rebounding Economy, Part 3 of 6
To me, retaining employees in turbulent times begins with creating the culture you want. One key word here is “creating.” Many companies fall into the culture they have. And, then they deserve the culture they end up with. Good organizations will envision and actively pursue the culture they want. When times get tough, companies tend… Continue Reading
Retention in a Rebounding Economy, Part 2 of 6
“The war for talent is not over – it’s just been in hibernation.” Carl Camden, President, Kelly Services According to Kelly’s Global Workforce Index (2010), due to the economic downturn, 27% of survey respondents are reportedly more loyal to their company than before. On its face, that would seem a good thing, right? Well, no. … Continue Reading
Retention in a Rebounding Economy, Part 1 of 6
Yesterday, I facilitated the seminar for the Middleton Chamber of Commerce titled “Retention in a Rebounding Economy.” The turnout was pretty good. The ratings after the seminar were awesome. Not one participant left disappointed and all left with something to implement back at their organizations. So, I’ll do a series of posts over the next… Continue Reading
Recordkeeping 101: Tips and Techniques
On October 19th from 8:00 to 10:00AM, I will be presenting Recordkeeping 101: Tips and Techniques to members of the Greater Madison Area Society of Human Resources for the “My GMA SHRM Toolbox” series. Below are the details. What Human Resources records do you create? What do you keep? Where do you keep them? Some… Continue Reading
Middleton Chamber of Commerce Seminar
I am presenting at Middleton’s Ask The Expert session on October 12th from 7:30-9AM. Below is the announcement I sent for the free seminar. If you are interested in attending, here’s a link to register: Middleton Chamber of Commerce. Employee Retention in a Rebounding Economy The National Bureau of Economic Research announced in September that… Continue Reading