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Consistency is king for driving success at any company and that’s especially true when it comes to people power. Reducing employee turnover and retaining top talent is a central component of ensuring a consistent, stable work environment.

Replacing an exiting employee is a costly, time-consuming task – especially when it’s an unexpected departure to pursue another opportunity, as opposed to a planned retirement. That’s why employee retention is such a big deal.

In just the span of three years, the workforce has undergone a radical transformation. Employees are feeling the strain of burnout, teams are now dispersed, and the economy is in a downturn.

With the expanding pool of remote job opportunities, organizations are facing an even greater challenge with retaining their top talent. The competition for attracting and retaining skilled professionals is fierce despite the job market cooling off in 2023, requiring organizations to adopt intentional strategies for talent retention.

By An Inspirus Contributer
Technology is transforming the ways we develop community within the modern workplace. How we interact, converse, recognize, and socialize is informed and shaped by the social platforms we use daily.

In the modern business environment, employee retention has emerged as a crucial aspect of organizational success. The ability to retain skilled and experienced employees is not just beneficial for maintaining a stable workforce; it also significantly impacts a company's culture, productivity, and ultimately, its bottom line.

A sincere New Year message is the perfect way to kick off the new calendar year. A thoughtful message can do more than convey good wishes – it can energize, motivate, and align your team with the company’s vision and goals.

Retaining employees is imperative to business success, especially during an economic downturn. As organizations navigate a challenging economic climate, the benefits of retaining valuable employees become even more pronounced.

Employee retention is a critical concern for organizations no matter the size or industry. High turnover can be costly and disruptive to an organization.

Need inspiration for your holiday celebration? We’ve gathered unique holiday party ideas that will take your office gathering to the next level.

Looking for the perfect holiday gift for your employees? Check out our top 5 options that are sure to impress this season!

By Lesa Blakey
Inspirus recently had the pleasure of attending the 2023 Gartner ReimagineHR conference in Orlando. We were impressed by the excellent speakers and sessions, including our own Theresa Harkins-Schulz, whose session “Harnessing Employee Engagement to Drive Positive Outcomes,” generated rave reviews.

By Gene Park
61% of Americans who responded to Cigna’s 2020 Loneliness Index report feeling lonely. Loneliness is an issue that touches many of our lives in some way. As more research centers on the impact of loneliness on our lives, its effect on the workplace is coming into focus. According to Hakan Ozcelik and Sigal Barsade, who authored No Employee is an Island: Workforce Loneliness and Job Performance, employees who experience loneliness report.

By Theresa Harkins-Schulz
Employee communication has always been critical — and challenging — to organizations of all types and sizes. Over the past two years and counting, those challenges have escalated in an increasingly remote and hybrid work environment where employees may be scattered across multiple locations and even time zones.

By Christine Knight
Acknowledging the hard work and efforts of those around you isn’t a new concept – it’s an age-old way of showing appreciation. In the workplace, fostering a culture of recognition is critical to retention and happiness.