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How to Engage Remote Employees: 10 Strategies and Activities for Success

Staffbase

” That matches an all-time low for this group, set in 2011. High levels of engagement lead to lower turnover rates, reducing the costs and disruptions associated with frequent hiring and training. This could include virtual happy hours, team challenges, or in-person social events for frontline staff.

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The Ultimate Guide To Closing The Skills Gap In Education

Spark Hire

In 2011, the U.S. million new teachers would need to be hired to fill the gaps created by highly-qualified retirees, and they immediately took action. In 2011, the @usedgov reported 1.6 million #teachers would need #hired over 10 years. “I think we’re missing 264 teachers district-wide,” she said.“ The situation is dire.

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18 Organizational Development Examples From Companies

Analytics in HR

4-day work week at Homerun In 2022, Homerun, a small business hiring platform, transitioned to a 4-day work week without reducing salaries or increasing hours on the work days. Leadership believes that they can hire and retain the best talent by offering flexibility and choice to support people’s ambitions and well-being.

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Conversational Practices to Create Belonging

Conversation Matters

Immediately I had to kind of fight to hold on to my turf for the job that I’d been hired to do… You assume that there were only going to be so many people who got promoted. Interviews with workers at Divita illustrates the positive contrast. And, of course, team members comment on each other’s messages.

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How to Retain Employees: 13 Practical Takeaways from 5 Case Studies

SnackNation

According to a 2014 attrition survery by consulting firm Mercer , voluntary turnover is up 5% since 2011. Over the last decade, Netflix has rewritten the rules in the cable, video rental, and VOD spaces. Here’s what Netflix taught us: Takeaway #1 – Take care to only hire “A” players by focusing on character in the hiring process.