Hope is Not a Strategy

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The labor market in Central Oregon remains tight and finding qualified employees continues to be one of the primary barriers for business growth in our market.  Hoping the right candidate will apply to your job or walk through your doors is not a strategy.  The labor market is only going to get tighter for the… Read more »

Employee Retention Tips to Reduce Company Turnover

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High turnover represents an unnecessary cost. With the right retention policies, you can keep your best talent in place. You’ll save money and get more out of your limited resources. But how can you make that happen? Keeping your employees happy requires foresight and a holistic approach. These investments pay off in the long run,… Read more »

Why Your Offboarding Process Can Actually Improve Employee Retention

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Breakups are hard. It’s as true in business as it is in relationships. When employees leave, it can create an awkward situation. This is true no matter the circumstances, But managing the departure the right way can create significant value. Having a strong offboarding process can actually improve employee retention. At the same time, it… Read more »

Keep Your Employees Right Where They Are With These Retention Tips

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Building the perfect team requires great hiring and exceptional management. But those aspects are only part of the equation. It’s also crucial to invest in retention so that you can keep your best employees right where they are. Losing workers is expensive. One data set showed that an hourly worker costs between $4,000 and $7,000… Read more »

What’s Causing Your Employees to Quit?

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It’s a moment you dread. Your top employee has walked into your office and sheepishly informed you that they plan to leave for another opportunity elsewhere. They’re respectful and professional in the process, but you’re left to wonder: what’s the real reason they’ve chosen to quit? Retention should be a key part of your recruitment… Read more »

Why (& How) Listening to Your Employees Improves Retention

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Good team communication is an excellent way to improve your retention rates. By listening to your staff, you increase engagement and foster a deeper relationship with your employees. They feel more connected to their jobs, improving both retention and team performance. It’s important to keep your key employees in place. Poor employee retention rates can… Read more »

3 Ways to Keep Employees Happy in 2020

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Keeping your staff happy can accelerate growth and boost productivity. It’s an important component to achieving the most efficient workplace possible. However, it’s not always easy to keep your workers in mind. A competing set of interested parties is always vying for your concern and attention. You have to ruminate constantly about customer satisfaction. You… Read more »

Ready To Focus On Employee Retention? Here are 3 Ways Without Spending A Dime

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A riddle: what’s the one thing you can lose in business that’s worse than losing money? Answer: good employees. First, you’ve lost a trusted and reliable employee. Second, you’ve lost all the effort that went into that employee – the training and mentorship – which is now going to help some other business grow. Finally,… Read more »