Employee Retention

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

By Terri Moore
February is American Heart Health Month, a good reminder for all of us of the importance of overall health. That goes double for employers. After all, when employees are healthy, they’re more likely to be both happy and engaged at work — as well as more productive. In fact, according to the American Mental Wellness Association, companies can see productivity increases ranging from 12-20% when employees are happy at work. And, as we’ve said, being healthy makes employees happy.

By Theresa Harkins-Schulz
The statistics are compelling: employee engagement matters! According to a study from HR research and advisory firm McLean and Company, disengaged employees represent a cost of $3,400 annually, for every $10,000 in annual salary. The study also reported that disengaged employees cost the U.S. economy, overall, up to $350 billion annually.

By Catherine Turner
Effective teamwork and collaboration are important superpowers for any organization with benefits for both individual employees and the company as a whole. We’ve all felt the exhilarating power of effective teamwork, especially when working together on something challenging.

By Jodi Davidson
Note: As part of Inspirus’ weekly series of internal education events, Jodi Davidson, Vice President, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Sodexo recently presented on the topic of self-care. Davidson’s presentation shared some proven strategies for identifying burnout and creating implementation plans to help manage employee health. 

By Theresa Harkins-Schulz
HR leaders have been front and center in organizations over the past few years as companies have responded to major impacts related to the pandemic. Looking ahead to 2023, their role will continue to evolve as they work with organizational leaders to reduce turnover, enhance workplace flexibility, and strengthen the use of technology across the enterprise.

By Taylor Zansberg
The world of work has done quite the 360 since the emergence and now aftereffects of COVID-19. A large part of the workforce has learned that not only can they do their job remotely, but they can do it even more productively. Business News Daily says:

By Theresa Harkins-Schulz
These and a myriad of other similar situations happen in workplaces every day. They occur primarily in climates where employees don’t feel psychologically safe. Psychological safety refers to an employee’s sense of security for speaking up with ideas, questions, and concerns, without fear of being punished or humiliated. In the workplace, this means that employees work in a company culture or environment where they feel they can be genuine and honest—and that they can make mistakes (intentional or not).

By Terri Moore
August is National Wellness Month and it couldn’t have come at a better time! We all need a shot of wellness these days — and not just the vaccine type of shot. Employee motivation has trended downward over the past few years. People have been pummeled with a wide range of wellness-depleting impacts, from the pandemic, of course, but also from rising incidents of widespread and often random violence, rising racism, polarization across multiple social issues, a declining economy, and more.

By Terri Moore
So how do you keep them happy and having a positive employee experience? Staving off burnout, anxiety, and fatigue before they even happen. And you can start by focusing on employee satisfaction using a rewards and recognition program. Here are five ways business leaders and human resources can do more:

Boost retention with these 7 proven strategies that will keep your top talent engaged, motivated, and loyal.

By Kelley Briggs
Diversity and inclusion are at the forefront of all kinds of business conversations these days. In fact, it would be more accurate to say that diversity, equity, and inclusion are key considerations impacting organizations ranging from retailers to manufacturers and everything in between.... diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts into nine key focus areas. Here we take a look at how companies are doing this and the steps your organization can take to become more mindful about diversity, equity, and inclusion to drive business results. Shen recommends getting to the bottom of why inclusion hasn’t been more prominent in the past.

By Sean Mayo
It’s that time of year again — time to start crunching numbers to determine how much budget will be set aside next year to reward and recognize employees. This figure varies based on the number of employees you have, but the Society of Human Resources Management (SHRM) suggests that a rewards budget of 1% or more of total payroll is key for a successful program.

By Gene Park
The success and productivity of a workforce go hand in hand with the health of its employees. If an employee isn’t feeling their best, both physically and mentally, they likely can’t give their all to the work they’re assigned. That’s why making employee health and wellness a priority can motivate your workforce — it increases their productivity which can contribute to your business’s success. In short, healthier employees are less likely to take time off and more motivated to perform at their best, and as a result, the organization’s revenue and business will feel the positive effects.

By Inspirus Contributer
Working from home can have its perks, such as no commute and time added back to your morning. However, as more workers are working remotely, many may realize that the perks also come with a few challenges, such as feeling like you never leave the office, lapses in communication with coworkers, loneliness, and burnout.