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Why employee retention is important in the construction industry

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That’s why employee retention is important, especially in the construction industry. As of 2021 , the construction industry had an average turnover rate of 68%—higher than most other industries, where the average hovers between 30-40%. What is employee turnover? Employee turnover is when workers leave the business they work for.

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Mistakes to Avoid When Trying to Improve Employee Retention

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However, poor employee retention is a problem that many companies encounter, and not all of them understand the reasons why. Outsourcing might end up being one of the best things you do for both staff retention and happiness. . Too Many Rules and Procedures. Every business needs rules, no matter its size.

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Creative Ways to Retain Employees and Reduce Turnover | ClearCompany

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As workers continue to resign, the benefits of employee retention have never been so apparent and companies are naming retention a top priority this year. With 50% of CEOs saying that recruitment and retention are one of their biggest challenges in 2022, it’s time to turn to more creative ways to retain employees.

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Trust in Leadership Affects Employee Retention #EWS2014

The People Equation

Spherion created the graphic below to represent the various issues in the “employment life cycle”, which include attraction, recruitment, engagement, retention, advocacy and leadership. My second post looked at the interconnection between the elements advocacy, retention and leadership. Many factors drive employee retention.

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At Hudson County Community College, Inclusion Drives Recruitment and Retention

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The motto at Hudson County Community College is “Hudson is Home,” a saying created by their students that reflects HCCC’s commitment to community across their three New Jersey campuses. Located in one of the densest and most ethnically diverse counties in the country, HCCC uses inclusive strategies to boost employee recruitment and retention.

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Does Your Company Have a Healthy Employee Retention Rate?

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Turnover is expensive for any employer. Every organization that employs people will have at least some turnover. Every organization that employs people will have at least some turnover. Should you have a goal for your employee retention rate? What Is a Good Employee Retention Rate? Let’s take a look.

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How Alternative Work Schedules Boost Employee Engagement and Retention?

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These schedules not only reduce staff turnover but also improve employee engagement & satisfaction. But what are these alternative work schedules, and how can they help boost employee engagement and retention? For instance, parents with multiple responsibilities at home may prefer to work in the evening/night hours.