RETENTION

How to conduct positive, valuable assessments 11/01/2003

Cut turnover with business-card handout 11/01/2003 A California chiropractor successfully improved morale (and, he believes, cut turnover) by simply giving every employee a set of customized business cards sporting their job titles. ...

Focus on employee retention now; don't wait for economic rebirth 10/01/2003 HR professionals are gearing up for an expected wave of turnover as the job market recovers and workers split for better opportunities. Fifty-six percent of HR pros say it's extremely ...

Conduct exit interviews only if they'd be fruitful 08/01/2003 Q. Is it wise to conduct exit interviews with all departing employees, even those who have been terminated on poor terms? —J.S., Georgia

Expand benefits lineup at little cost with 'voluntary' perks 08/01/2003 Issue: Benefit costs are rising, but you need to offer a competitive package to retain good workers. Benefit: Voluntary benefits let you beef up your benefits without much additional cost. ...

Ease bumpy workplace re-entry for returning reservists 08/01/2003 Issue: Reservists returning from war create special challenges for your work force and your organization. Risk: Loss of productivity and distractions among staff; reservists may face challenges at work and ...

Look to local colleges for training 08/01/2003 Issue: Community colleges provide high-quality employee training at a reasonable cost. Benefit: Employees learn new skills and feel more loyal to your organization ...

What to ask employees during exit interviews 08/01/2003

Keep employees growing ... so they won't leave 07/01/2003 Issue: "Intraplacement" involves the entire company in identifying job-growth opportunities for ready employees. Benefits: Boost retention, cut recruiting costs ...

State law dictates your payroll frequency 07/01/2003 Q. Is it legal to adopt a once-a-month payroll for hourly employees? What other issues come up with a monthly payroll? —J.S., California

Focus on tangible perks to retain best workers 02/01/2003 Are HR professionals in tune with their employees' wants and needs? Not exactly, suggests a survey of more than 1,000 employees and HR professionals by USA Today ...

Commuting perks: New rules make them more attractive 02/01/2002 Although 86 percent of American workers feel that commuter assistance benefits, such as discount transit passes, ride-sharing boards or parking benefits, are beneficial, only 17 percent have access to such perks, ...

Boost productivity, retention by helping staff with legal woes 12/01/2000 Employees spend an average of 53 hours on the job each year resolving their families' legal issues, according to a new survey by Harris Interactive. The cost in lost productivity ...