Retention

Candy bars and $100 bills help recognize work ‘Stars’

02/01/2007

Since San Joaquin Gardens, a continuing care retirement community, began handing out candy bars and $100 bills, employee turnover has dipped 6 percent …

‘Gift of time’ benefits: Nice perk, but consider safety, too

02/01/2007

To thank employees for working 10-hour days during the busy tax season, RSM McGladrey gives them back some of their time: four hours of it, to be exact …

‘Best Companies to Work For’ list includes 5 Pa. employers

02/01/2007

It’s not just about money, as Fortune’s new “100 Best Companies to Work For 2007” list shows. And five of those best places are in Pennsylvania …

Headhunters Luring Your Staff? Fend ‘Em Off With Tough Tactics

02/01/2007

Your organization continuously spends time and money to replace employees wooed away by headhunters. You know the best defense against all turnover—including headhunters—is a workplace that values employees. But as a last resort, you can also turn to proactive anti-poaching strategies …

8-Week sabbaticals help workers return fresh, stick around longer

01/01/2007

SC Johnson paid one of its employees 25 percent of her salary to spend eight weeks in Mexico learning the culture and language. She’s among about 70 employees who have participated in the company’s five-year-old sabbatical program, which allows anyone who has worked at the company for at least five years to take off eight weeks …

Sample Policy: Peformance Reviews

01/01/2007

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Sample Policy: Noncompete Agreements

01/01/2007

The following sample policy was excerpted from The Book of Company Policies, published by HR Specialist, © 2011. Edit for your organization’s purposes and related state law. _____________________ “The undersigned understands and agrees that the Company has a vital interest in retaining the loyalty, fidelity and continued employment and association of its employees and customers. […]

Retention

Candy bars and $100 bills help recognize work ‘Stars’

‘Gift of time’ benefits: Nice perk, but consider safety, too

‘Best Companies to Work For’ list includes 5 Pa. employers

Headhunters Luring Your Staff? Fend ‘Em Off With Tough Tactics

8-Week sabbaticals help workers return fresh, stick around longer

Sample Policy: Peformance Reviews

Sample Policy: Noncompete Agreements

Sample Policy: Volunteerism Leave

Texas workers more confident, which may lead to turnover

Hiring the hearing impaired: Home Depot sets model program

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