Everyone agrees: loyal employees should be rewarded. But how and with what? Almost nobody agrees on this, yet getting it wrong is one of the fastest ways to see your employee retention rate plummet.

The resignation letter lands on your desk from someone you least expected — one of your top performers. As you read their diplomatic words about “pursuing other opportunities,” you wonder if this ...

According to the latest ADP research, the single most effective lever for employee retention today isn't a new perk it is radical clarity.

I recently said goodbye to a senior leader on my team. After half a decade of personal investment, intentional skill development, and leadership incubation, they transitioned to a role at a customer’s ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Curiosity expert improving engagement, innovation, and productivity. Many leaders believe their people leave for higher pay, but ...

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, nearly 20% of new employees leave the company they’ve joined after less than a year. The average tenure today is 3.6 years (and declining). Tenure in ...

Retention is a leadership headache. Losing great people costs real money and undermines every operational plan. Nearly every exit interview circles the same truth: People walk away when they feel ...

Mentorship is foundational. Without it, workforce programs risk becoming just another short-term training exercise. Leaders serious about long-term talent development should treat mentorship not just ...

Competitive salaries alone aren’t enough to win over today’s top candidates. Attracting and retaining talent requires thoughtful, well-negotiated benefits packages that address employees’ evolving ...

Nebraska Extension has published a new online labor guide to help farm and ranch employers navigate hiring, onboarding, employee development, retention and termination.Hiring and managing a team of ...

Every year Atlanta-based Ted’s Montana Grill recognizes the restaurant among its 56 units that has the best employee retention. For the past couple of years, the “Best Team Retention” award has gone ...