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18 Simple and Effective Strategies to Help You Motivate Employees

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Failing to recognize people for their work is one of the biggest mistakes Guthridge sees in her work as a trainer and consultant. According to a 2011 study from Ohio State University and the National Institute of Mental Health, your work environment seriously impacts your mood. Yes, this won’t happen overnight.

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How to Retain Employees: 13 Practical Takeaways from 5 Case Studies

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Learning how to retain employees is a top concern for today’s CEOs and HR pros … and for good reason. According to a 2014 attrition survery by consulting firm Mercer , voluntary turnover is up 5% since 2011. What more could I be doing to keep them? Takeaway #13 – Don’t rely on “golden handcuffs”.

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