Retention

Boosting Engagement While Cutting Costs

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 10:00:00 GMT

Yes, it’s possible -- even amid a full-blown economic recession in which massive layoffs, closing facilities, and declining profits are the norm. Here’s how one hospital turned the budget over to its employees and reaped a windfall.

Employee Disengagement Plagues Germany

Thu, 09 Apr 2009 13:00:00 GMT

The vast majority of the German workforce is not engaged with its work. Though not a hot topic at last week’s G-20 summit, this presents a serious threat to productivity -- and ultimately to Germany’s gross domestic product.

Turning Around Employee Turnover

Thu, 08 May 2008 09:45:00 GMT

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 Twelfth Element of Great Managing

Thu, 10 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

When Gallup analyzed high-performing workgroups to understand what drives their success, one of the dozen elements that emerged as most important was the statement “This last year, I have had opportunities at work to learn and grow.” Decades of research reveals that employees give more of themselves when they feel a sense of progress rather than feeling stagnant, according to the authors of 12: The Elements of Great Managing.

The Eleventh Element of Great Managing

Thu, 13 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT

This element is measured by the statement “In the last six months, someone at work has talked to me about my progress.” Some people think a performance review will suffice. But it’s not nearly enough, write the authors of 12: The Elements of Great Managing.

The Fifth Element of Great Managing

Thu, 13 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Why does it matter so much to employees that someone at work cares about them? It's because their need for bonding extends far beyond their homes, churches, and neighborhoods, according to the authors of the New York Times bestseller 12: The Elements of Great Managing.

Investors, Take Note: Engagement Boosts Earnings

Thu, 14 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT

When deciding where to put their money, do investors take into account the engagement level of a company's employees? If not, it's time they did. Gallup research has found that higher workplace engagement predicts higher earnings per share among publicly traded businesses. Read our report of these groundbreaking findings.

The Third Element of Great Managing

Thu, 14 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT

The ramifications of matching employees to what they naturally do best are profound. So much so that this aspect of work life emerged as one the elements that best predict the performance of an employee or team. The authors of the New York Times bestseller 12: The Elements of Great Managing explain.

When Equal Opportunity Knocks

Thu, 13 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMT

For many executives, the phrase "workplace diversity" evokes "quotas" or "lawsuits." But a recent survey reveals that an organization free of discrimination is not just a better place to work -- it runs more effectively, too.

Securing Growth Through a Great Workplace

Thu, 09 Jun 2005 00:00:00 GMT

In an industry with chronic turnover, Weiser Security has discovered an innovative way to retain talented employees while keeping customers engaged. The company has created a model that organizations in any industry can follow.