Category: Retention

Low Morale=High Risk

June 18, 2013

Just a few short years ago, employee satisfaction reached an all-time low, dropping to 45 percent in 2010 from 61 percent in 1987. While our economy has improved since that time, companies have yet to bounce back from the adjustments they made during tough economic times…

Older Workers Changing the Game

January 3, 2013

While the topic certainly isn’t new, ongoing research points to increasing workforce participation among older workers and the numerous benefits associated with keeping older workers on the job…

Summer Fridays: Can Perks Top Pay?

June 22, 2012

Last month, Marketplace kicked off the summer with an examination of the use of “summer Fridays” as a perk in the United States and whether or not…

Healthcare Workers Saying “No Thanks” to Retirement

September 29, 2011

Healthcare workers, a workforce segment known for its aging population, are shunning retirement to a degree never before seen. A report published by the Conference Board in May indicates that healthcare…

Happy or Headed Out the Door?

If you’ve been reviewing employee engagement surveys over the past few years, you would be hard-pressed to find good news for today’s employers. Most surveys point to…

Reducing Turnover among First-year Nurses

September 21, 2011

One of the ongoing challenges many hospitals and health systems face is holding on to their first-year nurses. Sure, Millennials have earned a reputation as job hoppers who want to work for numerous companies…