Today workers leave for reasons best referred to as work life issues. Here telecommuting and job sharing can offer solutions.
Employee loyalty is at an all time low. The nine keys to loyalty are:
1. Behavior and reputation of management
2. A clear, well-conceived mission and vision to keep people focused and connected
3. Recognizing and rewarding exceptional performance
4. Reputation of the company
5. Focus on building pride
6. Sense of long-term viability
7. Opportunity for growth and training
8. Opportunity for promotion
9. commitment to drive out fear and minimize politics
Leadership is a key factor in retention. Today, a leader leads by persuasion and motivation. Great leaders have enthusiastic followers and focus on getting things done. They rely on a fixed, unwavering set of convictions as their guiding light and act on those convictions. Since they demonstrate trust, conviction and loyalty, they also inspire it.