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Hiring top talent is only the start. Now you have to work hard to keep your very best talent. Most companies stink at structured and systematic retention of their top performers. Discover how to prevent turnover and keep your best people.
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The ROI of Frequent Recognition

The ROI of Frequent Recognition | Retain Top Talent | Scoop.it
Recognition at any time is crucial, but frequent recognition helps stoke the fire of engagement even more.
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Employee recongition is such a powerful tool - and the benefits come from so many areas as this article simply describes. I keep scratching my head why more companies don't embark upon a path of creating a comprehensive non-monetary reward and recognition system.

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Google released research on what makes a good boss

Google released research on what makes a good boss | Retain Top Talent | Scoop.it
Let us know what you think about what qualities and flaws the best and worst bosses have...
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Do you agree these are some of the most important criteria for a good boss? Are there any others you might add to the list?

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IT Pyramid of Pain: How the CIO of IBM retains top tech talent

IT Pyramid of Pain: How the CIO of IBM retains top tech talent | Retain Top Talent | Scoop.it
Supplying employees with the tools they need to be successful will keep them more engaged and satisfied, according to IBM's CIO.
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I spend a lot of time teaching my clients how Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs is still relevant for success around retention, engagement, and employee motivation.

 

This article is an interesting adaptation in the IT world for Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs.

 

Have you considered applying the lessons from Maslow in your own organization, and perhaps creating your own pyramid - perhaps with a focus on the foundation level?

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To Be Happier at Work, Invest More in Your Relationships

To Be Happier at Work, Invest More in Your Relationships | Retain Top Talent | Scoop.it
Both inside and outside the office.
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The HBS article talks about the need to develop and nurture relationships inside and outside of work. I would like to focus on the inside element.

 

In coaching HS girls basketball for the past decade, I've realized one of the elements behind high performing teams is a shared experience of getting to know each other, learning each other's values, sharing stories, and understanding each other at a deeper level.

 

This doesn't happen naturally - you as the coach/boss need to facilitate this shared team experience or bonding.

 

How do you create high performing teams, improve retention, and raise engagement among your direct reports?

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Employee Engagement & Onboarding is an Experience Not a Process

Employee Engagement & Onboarding is an Experience Not a Process | Retain Top Talent | Scoop.it
Don't take a sink or swim approach to onboarding. Effective onboarding contributes to employee engagement, increased productivity and higher retention....
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Interesting perspective about viewing onboarding through the lens of the experience vs. the process and steps. Would your recently hired employees give their onboarding experience a "10"?

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3 Ways to Maximize Employee Performance Through Engagement and Teamwork

3 Ways to Maximize Employee Performance Through Engagement and Teamwork | Retain Top Talent | Scoop.it
To build the best teams, you should look at engagement and teamwork. Here are three ways to do it....
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Alarm bells should be ringing! Can you believe the statement in this article in Inc that a survey showed that 80 percent of the reason to leave a company was a lack of being patted on the back?

 

I've been talking about this simple idea of one element of employee engagement for years - yet out of 600-700 CEOs and executives that I present to annually - very few are doing anything substantial around employee appreciation and recognition.

 

As the job market continues to heat up over the next decade, be prepared for the exodus due to a lack of appreciation.

 

 

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Sheila Talks Coaching for Results Video Engaged Employees

Hi, I'm Sheila Kamuda with coaching advice for the office and beyond. playniceadvice.blogspot.com Hope you enjoy, leave comments, subscribe, like, share.
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Shelia Kamuda has a nice blog and great little video series about employee engagement, satisfaction, culture, and workplace behaviors. I recommend reading and watching the content she shares.

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At the Heart of Culture: Work That Matters

At the Heart of Culture: Work That Matters | Retain Top Talent | Scoop.it
To most of us, the phrase Work that Matters infers job satisfaction. Our intended outcome is a workplace culture characterized by lower stress, lower turnover, an
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A large part of employee engagement and satisfaction is work that matters - employees derive a high value from what they do. Do you look closely at these issues for all jobs - particularly those on the front line?

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3 Nuances in Employee Recognition Created by Dodgy Brain Reactions - The Human Resources Social Network

3 Nuances in Employee Recognition Created by Dodgy Brain Reactions - The Human Resources Social Network | Retain Top Talent | Scoop.it

Interesting take on the application of "neuro" thinking as it applies to employee recognition. How would you apply this in your unique organization as it relates to employee recognition?

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Interesting take on the application of "neuro" thinking as it applies to employee recognition. How would you apply this in your unique organization as it relates to employee recognition?

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Build better relationships with employees - Sacramento Business Journal

Build better relationships with employees - Sacramento Business Journal | Retain Top Talent | Scoop.it
Build better relationships with employeesSacramento Business JournalAs an executive coach and people strategist, I have witnessed the performance, health and cost benefits that occur when employees are satisfied and well-regarded in their jobs.


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http://www.impacthiringsolutions.com/Blog


Have you read our FREE book - You're NOT the Person I Hire?


This best-selling book is available as a FREE digital download on our website.

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Breaking off the engagement: Study shows that even loyal employees become ... - Phys.Org

Breaking off the engagement: Study shows that even loyal employees become ... - Phys.Org | Retain Top Talent | Scoop.it
Breaking off the engagement: Study shows that even loyal employees become ...Phys.OrgAll businesses want "engaged" employees -- those who are committed to the success of the company and are willing to go the extra mile to see it flourish.


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Employee engagement ideas at the workplace

Modern business organizations are waking up to the enormous promise inherent in employee engagement strategies in the workplace.
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Tips on how to show employee recognition - by Cody Hodge - Helium

Have your employees been doing a good job at work lately?


The blog author of this article talks to the importance of providing recognition to your employees. In our research over the last 25 years, we've seen a direct correlation between strong non-monetary reward and recognition systems and employee satisfaction, employee engagement, and employee motivation.


Do you have a structured and systematic non-monetary reward and recognition system?


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IMPACT Hiring Solutions

http://www.impacthiringsolutions.com/Blog


Have you read our FREE book - You're NOT the Person I Hire?


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3 Myths Destroying Your Goal of Creating an Engaged Workforce

3 Myths Destroying Your Goal of Creating an Engaged Workforce | Retain Top Talent | Scoop.it
Solving a decade's worth of stagnant employee engagement trends means organizations must approach the issue -- and possible solutions -- differently.
Barry Deutsch's insight:

Inc Magazine recently published this article on the myths of employee engagement. I think they may have missed the mark - not that I would disagree with a major business publication.

 

I don't believe companies substitute a fun work environment for true employee engagement. I do believe many CEOs and HR execs put millennials in a box. Finally,  many of my clients have weak or non-existent reward and recognition programs.

 

When should you start focusing on engagement issues - should it be when you've lost 10% of your best talent to your competitors in the next few years?

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Exceptional feedback ensures employee development and engagement

Exceptional feedback ensures employee development and engagement | Retain Top Talent | Scoop.it
Developing your employees is among the most important responsibilities of your credit union’s leadership.  Helping employees to grow, learn and evolve requires a continuum of communication. Providing productive feedback is essential to the mix.
Barry Deutsch's insight:

Are you stuck in old school feedback?

 

Your Managers who are not well trained in how to provide on-going positive feedback?

 

A performance review process that is once a year?

 

Employees who are not getting enough feedback to become engaged?

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People Don’t Leave Jobs, They Leave Bad Bosses And Toxic Work-cultures! - Thrive Global

People Don’t Leave Jobs, They Leave Bad Bosses And Toxic Work-cultures! - Thrive Global | Retain Top Talent | Scoop.it
95 percent of human resource leaders admit employee burnout is sabotaging workforce retention.Decreased productivity, increased absenteeism, disengagement, burnout etc are some of the most commonly known behaviors to spot a toxic culture at workplace...
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Do you have bosses in your organization that create a toxic work culture? Are you at risk of losing some of your top performers as the job market continues to accelerate over the next decade?

 

How do you know? When was the last time you solicited feedback - formally or informally about your supervisors, managers, and executives?

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6 Surefire Strategies to Kickstart Employee Engagement

6 Surefire Strategies to Kickstart Employee Engagement | Retain Top Talent | Scoop.it
When your employees are engaged, they are more productive and less likely to quit. So how can you improve and sustain employee engagement in your company?
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Good basic ideas on recognition, team work, personal development, learning - all of which leads to increasing engagement and productivity.

 

Here's the key question - why do so few companies and managers shy away from investing in trying to build employee engagement - when we know the impact on retention and productivity?

 

Is there not enough published information and studies to justify the investment, is there not enough incentive to change, is it not part of your culture, or is it that you just don't know what to do? 

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5 Reasons Businesses Use Hallmark Cards

5 Reasons Businesses Use Hallmark Cards | Retain Top Talent | Scoop.it
Hallmark Business helps businesses when connecting with people & inspiring them to make a difference.Hallmark Business Connections...
Barry Deutsch's insight:

What a great idea for retention and employee engagement. You've probably noticed that I've been writing a lot about employee engagement, recognition, appreciation, happiness, and retention.

 

The job market is rapidly shifting from how do I find people to how do I keep my best ones from being poached.

 

A big part of engagement and retention is showing appreciation, gratitude, empathy, caring, and recognition.

 

What could be more simple than uploading your company logo to hallmark, using some standard cards and sentiments on the inside, and then writing a short note of appreciation?

 

You'll change your culture dramatically overnight for a just a few dollars. I use these hallmark cards on a regular basis with employees, consultants, non-profit volunteers, and customers.

 

What's holding you back from a few minutes to create custom appreciation cards - either online or formal printed cards? It's almost a no-brainer to invest 30-60 minutes to try this tactic.

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What your boss is not giving you that you need to win

What your boss is not giving you that you need to win | Retain Top Talent | Scoop.it
Employees across the world have the same core needs —including recognition, feedback, personal growth, and work-life balance— to succeed at work.
Barry Deutsch's insight:

This Office Vibe study is gaining a lot of attention.  It's one of the largest studies conducted in recent years and mirrors a lot of the research from the Gallup organization on employee happiness, satisfaction, and engagement. Note the statistic that only slightly over 50% of employees would recommend their company to friends. If your Net Promoter Score was that low, you would fire your Marketing-Customer Success-Sales Executive. How can you allow such a low level of satisfaction to exist in your organization?

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The Best (And Amazingly Easy) Thing You Can Do to Increase Employee Engagement

It's easy to blame employees for lack of engagement, but without a clear, simple, and engaging mission statement and strategy--they won't.
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I wanted to slap myself in the forehead after reading this article. Of course, the mission statement is critical to success. It's one of core elements of culture, focusing employees, and gaining alignment around employee motivation and the purpose of your organization.

 

How strong is your mission statement? Is it a difference maker in hiring and retention?

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The benefits of recognizing your team success and the 3 rules of celebration

The benefits of recognizing your team success and the 3 rules of celebration | Retain Top Talent | Scoop.it
Building a great team is a challenging job. You should take pride in your
team’s success. Take time and efforts to celebrate success with your
people. 
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Very few companies do a great job recognizing and rewarding individual and team performance. I liked this article because it reinforces some very simple ideas about recognition.

 

If you're recognizing outstanding performance, why would your employees continue to go above and beyond the call of duty for you?

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Onboarding: Ensuring Success for New Hires

Onboarding: Ensuring Success for New Hires | Retain Top Talent | Scoop.it
"It is an important part of the employer/employee relationship. Effective onboarding programs promote a number of benefits, including greater employee satisfaction, better job performance, greater commitment to the company, ...


Another article on the importance of onboarding which many companies - especially in the small business and entrepreneurial sector IGNORE - Barry


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Unleashing the Power of Employee Performance

Unleashing the Power of Employee Performance | Retain Top Talent | Scoop.it
Managers cite performance evaluations as one of their most disliked tasks, and employees aren't usually fond of them either. But what if you could turn evaluations into a tool that would unleash the power of performance in ...
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Forbes Blogger Called it the Number #1 Mistake that CEOs Make

Forbes Blogger Called it the Number #1 Mistake that CEOs Make | Retain Top Talent | Scoop.it

 
"In an article on the Forbes blog, one of their contributing authors wrote that the number #1 CEO mistake is not having a "PEOPLE PLAN" - Barry"

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Happy Employees are not Engaged Employees

Happy Employees are not Engaged Employees | Retain Top Talent | Scoop.it
Businesses want happy, motivated employees who are also engaged. The trifecta of employee success. So, how do we make that happen? Is it empowerment?

Via Jean-Philippe D'HALLUIN
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