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18 Simple and Effective Strategies to Help You Motivate Employees

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According to a 2011 study from Ohio State University and the National Institute of Mental Health, your work environment seriously impacts your mood. Make employees shareholders. When employees feel like they are just trading their time for a wage or salary, the relationship starts to feel transactional.

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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. A study from the Center for American Progress found that the average cost of replacing an employee was about 21% of her salary.

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