Engagement

Engagement Key to Employee Retention

[01.17 | Keywords: Human Resources, Engagement, Retention] Employee turnover is a costly problem. According to a study conducted by the Society for Human Resource Management, employers spend six to nine months of an employee’s salary to find and train his/her replacement. This represents a massive waste of resources and doesn’t even take into account the negative toll employee turnover has on productivity and the overall profitability of a business. Poor leadership is often at the root of high employee turnover. According to an OfficeTeam study, nearly 50% of employees are likely to leave their jobs if they don’t feel recognized… Read More »

Engaged Employees = Exemplary Employees

[Source: INEDA, 09.2016 | Keywords: Engaged, Exemplary] At its core, civic engagement creates bonds among employees, encourages a value-based culture, and increases the overall morale of a business. It creates incredible team building and leadership experiences, gives employees an opportunity to make an impact toward something they are passionate about, and helps employees see their challenges and accomplishments through a different lens. – Patrick Brandt Studies have shown that employees who volunteer often are more engaged and happy at work, because getting out and being active in the community allows them to step away from their day-to-day activities and… Read More »