Archive for employee retention

Will They Stay or Will They Go? Gauging Employee Satisfaction Through “Stay Interviews”

Employee retention remains at the forefront of many employers’ minds – especially in light of the ongoing “Great Resignation.”  In a recent article published by Fast Company, author Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic examines the concept of “stay interviews” as a possible remedy to concerns about retention. Chamorro-Premuzic defines a stay…

Better Together: Mentor Matchups as a Buffer for Employee Retention

As an employer, there is nothing more disheartening than finding the “perfect employee,” and then losing that employee and having to start the hiring process back at square one.  Recently, Forbes contributor Robert Sher delved into this issue and put forth a solution:  mentorship.  By pairing new hires…

Employers Take Note – To Make Employees Feel Appreciated, Please Don’t Throw a Pizza Party

Sometimes, major life events—the death of a relative, a natural disaster, a global health crisis—help people stop and realize that the little things in life are, in fact, the big things. Perhaps you’ll be more inclined to notice the sweet-smelling roses on your walk; maybe you’ll appreciate the…

In the Workplace, Stress is the Enemy

If you’re concerned with employee retention at your company, minimizing stress levels amongst your team should be a top priority. According to a recent Harvard Business Review article, when employees are stressed, their critical and creative thinking is diminished, and the odds of them leaving their jobs are…