Tip #1: Recruitment & Retention
Good employees are hard to find and harder to keep. Today's market for good employees is more competitive than it has ever been. You struggle to find them, you train them to support your business and then they leave, taking their new skills and your training dollars with them. Then, you start again. So how do you find the right employees for your business and keep them from leaving to work for a competitor? It starts with effective recruiting tools. more info »
Tip #2: Recognition
According to many studies of employee motivation, "appreciation", "communication", "being in on things", and "feeling sympathy to personal problems" all rank ahead of "high income" as motivating factors. In fact, "high income" will usually come in between fifth and tenth on the list. A competitive wage package is important to attract and retain good employees, but good wages alone will not translate into a highly motivated workforce. more info »