Engage, Empower, Build Loyalty

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Paula Ketter

If there is one thing that this tough economy has taught us, it's the importance of paying attention to employees and customers. The only way to truly drive business results and customer satisfaction is through engaged employees. Just ask Lowe's. "True business success ... More »

Why Gray Matters: Attracting and Retaining the Mature Workforce

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Melanie Holmes

If you want success at retaining your best talent, toss out your stereotypes toward older adults: older workers can't or won't keep their skills current; older workers are cynical, stubborn, and difficult; and older workers have a lot of health problems. Mature workers ... More »

Motivation Is an Inside Job

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Mike Hawkins

Sifting through the mass of literature on the subject, it is a rare occurrence when a self-development book infiltrates your consciousness and subtly goads you into action. It's a challenge to set aside time in this economy to focus on anything other than an increased w... More »

Francine Ward

ASTD Staff

An interview with Francine Ward, Founder and Director, Esteemable Acts Institute. Through the self-founded Esteemable Acts Institute, Ward helps clients build self-esteem through positive action. More »

From Employed… To Engaged

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Cedric Coco

The holistic combination of employee engagement and customer satisfaction has a predictive effect on financial performance. Regardless of whether you sell home improvement supplies or compete for customers in another industry, the benefits that come from an engaged work... More »