Retention Buzz: Training and Development Plays a Significant Role

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Jennifer J. Salopek

Several recent studies demonstrate that a majority of North American employers plan to increase their investments in training and development in 2008, citing employee attraction and retention as key factors rather than just the cost of doing business. Other studies show... More »

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Learning Influences Employee Engagement

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Andrew Paradise

Employee engagement results from a host of workplace factors, such as compensation, quality of work, personality characteristics, and even the existence of a friend in the same work location. But maintaining worker satisfaction across such a wide array of domains can be... More »

10 Ms of Employee Engagement

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Chris Wildermuth

Mary yawned and glanced distractedly at the large wall clock. A talented linguist, she spoke four languages, three with native proficiency. In spite of her talents, Mary dreaded technical and detailed translation work. She hated the lonely hours limited to a single task... More »

The Big Deal About Employee Engagement

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Paula Ketter

For several years, employee engagement has been a hot topic in the executive suite because there's mounting evidence that employee engagement correlates to individual, group, and organizational performance in the areas of productivity, retention, turnover, customer serv... More »