You may have the best product in the world, but if you can’t keep them engaged and motivated — then it counts for very little. The more engaged your employees are the more efficient and productive they become. It’ll also boost retention and help recruitment efforts. MORE

However, failing to go about it correctly can quickly lead to disengaged employees and increased turnover. Through the combination of people, technology and processes, employers can optimize their internal talent pipeline to fuel engagement, increase retention and improve their bottom line. MORE

Some highlights of the report were: HR’s priorities focus on optimizing talent through better hiring, engagement, and retention. HR leaders are becoming more proactive with data and seeing the impacts: better retention, engagement, and understanding of workplace challenges. When you optimize your talent you enjoy better hires, higher engagement, and improved retention—and your company wins financially. MORE

Employees whose minds are focused on their work create innovative new products, identify and resolve quality issues, and ask themselves, “how could we switch this process to make it easier for the customer?” Here are some findings: Earnings Per Share & Turnover. 2X lower turnover. MORE

For hourly workers, turnover is a major problem in the first 120 days where approximately 50% leave their new jobs. To qualify for inclusion in the Onboarding category, a product must: Allow for communication between employer and employee before the first day of work. IBM Kenexa. MORE

Leaders have an overwhelming amount of responsibilities and accountabilities to focus on at any given time – with many of the biggest concerns centering on employee retention and engagement. When people are not engaged – with their work or the organization as a whole – their productivity tends to suffer and, in turn, so does the performance of the company. In addition to production delays and drops in morale, high turnover rates can lead to unnecessary costs. MORE

As the economy grows and the job market gets hotter, employee engagement and retention have become a top priority. Why is there such a wide variation in employee engagement and retention? With one question (“How well would you recommend this product to others?”) MORE

For hourly workers, turnover is a major problem in the first 120 days where approximately 50% leave their new jobs. To qualify for inclusion in the Onboarding category, a product must: Allow for communication between employer and employee before the first day of work. IBM Kenexa. MORE