Retention

9 surefire morale deflators–and how to avoid them

05/09/2025

With everything on your radar during the workday, it’s easy to forget about employee morale. But keeping the team engaged isn’t something that can be ignored or postponed. To keep morale on your radar, be aware of some of the common management mistakes that undermine it. Here are nine main deflators of employee morale, plus tips on avoiding them:

Invest in 4 key drivers to improve retention

03/31/2025

Recent analysis from The Conference Board, the nonprofit economic and business think tank, reveals that prioritizing talent retention delivers substantial cost savings compared to constant recruitment efforts. The board’s report urges HR leaders looking to boost retention to focus on four key drivers.

Workers more willing to stay put this year

02/03/2025

A Robert Half survey of more than 2,000 U.S. workers found that only 29% of professionals plan to look for a new job in the first six months of the year, down from 35% in July 2024.

Final leadership takeaways for solving the talent shortage

01/15/2025

The storm on the horizon may be fierce, but it is navigable if you are skilled and ready. To provide stability in an unstable world, leaders must commit to action. Here is my “to-do” list for the future.

SHRM: Organizational culture is key to retention

12/09/2024

Workers who say their employers foster a good or excellent organizational culture tend to stay put, according to new research by the Society for Human Resource Management.

Employee turnover: What leaders need to know about the real costs

11/06/2024

When leadership expert and trainer Kevin Eikenberry examines employee turnover with leaders, the implications stretch beyond filling empty positions. While many organizations hope economic conditions will eventually solve their retention problems, Eikenberry warns that burying your head in the sand is not a good strategy—especially when considering the true financial impact of turnover.

NLRB mandate: Amend stay-or-pay rules by Dec. 6

10/25/2024

Offering especially generous benefits such as paying a signing bonus, reimbursing college tuition, covering relocation expenses or providing costly training can certainly buy employees’ loyalty. But if you try to cement that loyalty with penalties for quitting before an agreed-upon period of time has passed, you may soon find yourself facing a National Labor Relations Board unfair labor practice charge.

High-quality feedback is a must for employee retention

09/19/2024

High-quality feedback involves more than just superficial communication; it requires openness and honesty. Tell your people which parts of their job they’re performing well, but make sure they know where they have gaps and how to close them.

Golden handcuffs: Right or wrong answer to your retention issues?

09/04/2024

As an HR professional, you’re always looking for ways to attract and retain top talent. One strategy that’s been around for years is the use of “golden handcuffs,” or attractive financial incentives designed to keep valuable employees from leaving. But are these shiny restraints still an effective tool in today’s evolving workplace? Here are some pros and cons to help you make informed decisions for your organization.

HR leaders say recruiting, retention getting easier

08/12/2024

Although the U.S. labor market remains tight, a new Conference Board survey of HR professionals reveals that the recruitment and retainment challenges facing employers have eased.