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For Improved Retention, Focus on Motivation

It is shocking, yet true: the cost to replace an employee can be 150% of the employee’s annual salary.
For improved retention, discover what motivates your workers and strive to provide those things to top performers. Try these tips:

• Invest in your staff. Keep their skills current through training and coaching. Provide feedback and encouragement. At the end of projects, hold debriefing sessions to discover what succeeded, how processes could be improved in the future, and what your staff expects and needs from management.
• Humor boosts morale and productivity. Create a space where employees can share appropriate comic strips and jokes. Use funny post-it notes. Enjoy casual days or theme days, such as “Baseball  Season Opening Day.”
• Involve employees in important decisions.
• Build team spirit by developing enjoyable internal contests with reasonable, attainable goals. Rewards can include gift certificates or cash.
• Little things count.A note of thanks, a pat on the back, or verbal recognition in front of others can fuel a motivated attitude.

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