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Employee Retention: Can You Afford to Ignore It?

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on August 20, 2009

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employee retention Employee Retention: Can You Afford to Ignore It?

Turnover costs you a lot. And in today’s environment it‘s more important than ever to focus on developing a positive relationship with your employees. If your company has had layoffs or experienced a hiring freeze, the workforce that remains is probably working harder than ever as they absorb the work that former employees once did, in addition to their own jobs.

From the management perspective, we often approach this as “doing more with less,” however this sort of stress can cause employee morale to suffer terribly. And at some point, when the economy turns around, employees that believe they have been treated badly or feel unappreciated for their work during these lean times, will be the first quit. This leaves you without your most talented or knowledgeable employees’ right when you need them the most to start building and growing quickly.

The point being made here is that the time is now to make sure you are paying attention to your employees and what really makes them tick. To truly build and sustain strong teams, a leader must learn how to attract and keep good employees. New supervisors must be prepared to be collaborative, supportive, and nurturing of their people; flexing to meet the various needs of today’s diverse workforce.

While there is a clear need for attention in this area, it’s sometimes sad to see how many companies have glossed over their retention strategies amidst a challenging economy. Don’t fall into the trap! If your company is not devoting the time or money in this area, do it yourself!

To get started consider the free webinar coming up on Wednesday 26th by Manpower, a world leader in the employment services industry. Manpower offers a monthly webinar series on various topics, however I believe this one will be particularly interesting entitled, “Retention - When It Can’t Be About the Money.” Details for the webinar and registration link are below.

Free Webinar: Retention - When It Can’t Be About the Money

Wednesday, August 26 (12 - 1 p.m. EDT; 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. CDT)

The old saying “you get what you pay for” holds true and is always the case when it comes to your employees. The problem is that most employers think only in terms of dollars when, in your employees’ minds, “compensation” is about much more than money.

Human Resources surveys repeatedly show that people who love their jobs would not leave for a 10 percent pay increase. Only about four percent would consider an offer of 15 percent or more and the other 96 percent wouldn’t consider it at all unless the offer was at least 20 percent to 25 percent more.
So, if it isn’t about the money, what is it your people want from you? What are the intangibles that keep great people on-board and motivated?

During this webinar, you will learn:
• The four most important things employees of each generation want from their jobs
• The number one motivator that every manager has 100% control over
• The key ways to find out each employee’s drivers
• The largest mistake managers make that causes great employees to leave

*For HR Professionals - This program has been approved for 1 recertification credit hour toward PHR, SPHR and GPHR recertification through the Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI).

How Much recognition Do Employees Need? (drivenleaders.com)
For Small Employers, Shedding Workers and Tears (nytimes.com)
Survey: economy causing big workloads (bizjournals.com)

Free Webinar: How to Use Facebook for Business

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Anthony

on June 1, 2009

in Entrepreneurship and Technology

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It’s a fact. The Facebook phenomenon isn’t slowing down (at least anytime in the foreseeable future), as the site continues to hold its ground as one of the fastest growing websites year after year. According to Alexa.com (as of May 2009), Facebook is ranked number 4 for traffic on the internet, with users spending over 25 minutes on the site viewing the 13,000+ applications as they connect to friends, family and business associates.

With numbers like that, it’s easy to understand why more and more businesses are leveraging the power of Facebook to connect with their customers. According to a study released earlier this year, by interactive marketing agency Rosetta;

59% of 100 top retailers are now using Facebook.

With this number surely on the rise, it may be time to embrace the Facebook opportunity or risk being left behind.

“These results support what we’re seeing in our day-to-day client work, which is that we’ve reached a tipping point with Facebook among retailers,” says Adam Cohen, partner with Rosetta’s consumer goods and retail practice. “Social media sites continue to be an important source of community connection, and savvy retailers are reaping the benefits of Facebook’s rapid extension into new demographics, such as Gen-X and seniors.”

Yet amongst the excitement, Cohen cautions retailers in the study’s press release. He advises against a haphazard approach to the medium.

“It’s important that retailers don’t just slap up a page because everyone is talking about Facebook. An effective Facebook presence requires that you carefully consider what your customers are looking for, what you would like to communicate, and what role a fan page should play in your overall online strategy. If you take all of these into account, it can be effective in building customer loyalty. ”

To learn more about how to effectively use Facebook to further your business, Search Engine Strategies is offering a free webinar entitled “How to Use Facebook for Business” this Wednesday, June 3, 2009 at 2:00 PM EDT/11:00 AM PDT. It should be an interesting presentation that I’ll unfortuantly be unable to attend. If you’re able to catch it, please leave a comment below. I’d be interested to hear your thoughts on the discussion. Details are below.

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How to Use Facebook for Business

Date: Wednesday, June 3, 2009
Time: 2:00 PM EDT/11:00 AM PDT
Cost: Free! But you must register beforehand.

Welcome to a world of conversations and relationships. Facebook is not an evil time-waster, a community just for college students, or something scary or irrelevant for marketers – even you B2B folks. Facebook is a tool for connecting people with those around them. And, as with any social media tool, marketers have an opportunity to use Facebook to expand their online footprint and engage with customers directly. Join this free webinar to learn how to get started using Facebook to market your business. Presenters - Ellie Mirman, Inbound Marketing Manager, Hubspot & Mike Volpe, VP of Inbound Marketing, Hubspot

Topics include:

What is Facebook and why it is important for businesses
How to create a Facebook Business Page and interact with prospects directly
How to promote your business on Facebook
How to track the success of your Facebook marketing programs

Boosting Employee Engagement and Productivity

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Anthony

on November 30, 2008

in Employee Engagement and Managing

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employeeengagement1 Boosting Employee Engagement and Productivity Recently I was asked to participate in an employee engagement initiative, a topic I personally believe is vital to fueling business growth in today’s environment. Employee engagement has been a hot topic in recent years, sparking interest from HR managers all the way to the executive suite.

By definition employee engagement can be described as, “a heightened emotional connection that an employee feels for his or her organization, that influences him or her to exert greater discretionary effort to his or her work”. In otherwords, the more an employee is engaged, the more productive they will be.

“According to a recent Gallup study on employee engagement, about 54 percent of employees in the United States are not engaged and 17 percent are disengaged. Leaving only 29 percent of employees engaged at work.”

Assuming that study is accurate, this is clearly and area in need of attention. Though commonly monitored from the HR department, employee engagement is often most affected by an employee’s direct manager. The Conference Board, a non-profit research organization, has identified 8 key drivers that influence employee engagement:

Trust and integrity – how well managers communicate and ‘walk the talk’.
Nature of the job –Is it mentally stimulating day-to-day?
Line of sight between employee performance and company performance – Does the employee understand how their work contributes to the company’s performance?
Career Growth opportunities –Are there future opportunities for growth?
Pride about the company – How much self-esteem does the employee feel by being associated with their company?
Coworkers/team members – significantly influence one’s level of engagement.
Employee development – Is the company making an effort to develop the employee’s skills?
Relationship with one’s manager – Does the employee value his or her relationship with his or her manager?

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Though there are many strategies to increase employee engagement, the AMA is sponsoring a complimentary webcast on December 10th, focusing on one strategy entitled the “The Levity Effect: Boosting Employee Engagement and Productivity”. I’d encourage leaders at any level to take advantage of this opportunity, as this will continue to be a hot topic and one that will impact the success of your organization. Details for the free webcast direct from the AMA website are below.

The Levity Effect: Boosting Employee Engagement and Productivity
December 10, 2008 • 12:00–1:00 p.m. Eastern

Unleashing the Power of Humor and Fun in Business
We all know the cardinal rule of public speaking is to start off with a joke. After all, when your audience is laughing, they’re listening. But the truth is that lightening up in the workplace can drive real business results. This is especially true in a bad economy. The benefits from what is termed the “Levity Effect” are not based on speculation, but are built on extensive research and case studies from organizations such as Boeing, Nike, KPMG, Yamaha, Enterprise, Zappos and dozens of others. In this program we’ll explore the remarkable power of humor and fun in business and demonstrate how an active sense of humor is not just a good personal trait but helpful for success at work.

While attending the Webcast is FREE, reservations are required. Register now or call 1-877-566-9441. Meeting Number: 17247 - 00001