Chances are if you only include these limiting factors (e.g. recruiting time, HR's time to review resumes, training, benefits, etc.) you will underestimate turnover costs dramatically!
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Retention – why employees leave – Why do people leave a job for a better job?
People often lie in exit interviews about why they are leaving. Managers should, of course, know in advance who is leaving and why. A comprehensive list like this is of little value unless you use it as a guide to gather your own information as to why YOUR workers are …
Read More »Retention “ToolKit” – 63 retention tools and tips you can use tomorrow
I was speaking at an International Institute for Research seminar last week (they are great people) and my Retention Tool kit got a good response. Here it is in checklist form. Retention “ToolKit” 63 Retention Tools And Tips You Can Use Tomorrow Measure and reward managers (teams) for attracting, developing …
Read More »Post-Exit Interviews – More useful than exit interviews
Expect to find a significant difference in the answers you get from post-exit interviews/questionnaires (as opposed to traditional exit interviews) because: Individuals are less emotional 6 months later.They have had time to reflect and compare “us”to their new situation.And they no longer have the need for a “good”reference from their …
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