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.