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Costly churn can be reduced if managers know what to look for -- and they usually don’t
May 08, 2008
Companies can reduce costly churn if managers know what to look for. But they usually don’t -- and that's because too many managers think money is at the root of the turnover issue. This article uncovers the real sources of the problem and reveals the reasons most people quit. Find out how to keep good employees from walking out the door.
The need to feel a connection to a larger cause is very important to most employees. In fact, believing that "the mission or purpose of my company makes me feel my job is important" is a primary motivator, according to the authors of 12: The Elements of Great Managing.
Gathering employee feedback is essential for any organization, but what matters most is that executives take action on that feedback. If you handle that follow-up right, your employees will be far more productive -- and your business much more profitable. Here's how to manage those critical next steps.
The speedy and exhausting launch of a huge new Cabela's store could have destroyed the morale of its employees. But an exceptionally inspiring manager connected those employees to the store's mission, and the team overcame staggering challenges. They even gracefully handled a surprise visit from President Bush.
