millennials have a desire to work for companies that do more than offer cushy compensation and flexible vacation time. In fact, employees who are mentored are five times more likely to be promoted and 44 percent less likely to leave the company. MORE

Ensure that you devote just as much time and effort to listening as you would to speaking. Invite all staff members in your department to attend meetings designed for them to share their ideas in a constructive environment. MORE

You have to go where the candidates are and have a long enough lead-time to get a good selection of candidates. Attend hiring events and come prepared to discuss the benefits of working for your organization and your industry. MORE

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I can’t tell you how many meetings I’ve attended where teammates have been asked to brainstorm ideas. Essentially, the idea is quite simple: everyone formulates their ideas ahead of time and then comes together collaboratively. MORE

millennials have a desire to work for companies that do more than offer cushy compensation and flexible vacation time. In fact, employees who are mentored are five times more likely to be promoted and 44 percent less likely to leave the company. They actively seek out new jobs, send out resumes, and attend job interviews. Many traditional training programs lose their efficacy as time passes. MORE

millennials have a desire to work for companies that do more than offer cushy compensation and flexible vacation time. In fact, employees who are mentored are five times more likely to be promoted and 44 percent less likely to leave the company. MORE

Transformations Take Time. The transformation of habits and attitudes does not occur overnight, especially when employees have been allowed to operate in a certain way or in status quo for a long period of time. The good news is that you usually have more time than you think. MORE

As the Forbes Coaches Council puts it, “In decades past, motivating employees was all about raises, promotions, and bonuses. Here’s a quick look at how incentive thinking has changed over time, and how wise use of employee rewards contributes to today’s workplace culture. MORE

Attend career fairs at local colleges, launch internship programs, and create a strong social media and online presence to attract young talent. A graduate recruitment program is the future of the company, so take the time to think about which skills and characteristics are the most important. MORE

Leaders don’t enjoy preparing them and employees dread attending them. Currently, I am coaching several leaders who have incorporated the Voice, Value, Feedback communication tool into their culture, and the benefits are real. MORE

At the same time, individual workers save between $2,000 and $7,000 annually. Many companies already realize the cost effectiveness of remote work options, since 37 percent of American workers report telecommuting at least some of the time. MORE