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How to approach employee engagement surveys

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In fact, 71% of companies use exit interviews to measure employee engagement, according to a 2011 SHRM/Globoforce survey. Direct, real-time feedback from employees (through regular 1:1 meetings) and open communication (through intranets or apps) are good ideas too. Use the right tools. Still, that could be too little, too late.

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5 Reasons Offering a Sabbatical Program Pays Off

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Works as a Retention Tool: Offering employees a 1 to 2-month sabbatical every 7 years can give employees something additional to work towards. Related: How much do hiring and onboarding cost? According to the SHRM 2017 benefits report , 17% of companies are now offering both paid and unpaid sabbatical programs.