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If You Want to Keep Top Talent, Think Beyond Just a Raise

“I’m sorry,” your top employee says, “but I’m giving notice.  I’ve found a position that I just can’t refuse.” Is your first instinct to respond by offering a salary raise? If so, you may be overlooking the most important part of keeping your top talent happy – and spending money unnecessarily, as well. If you …

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Key Employee Resigning? When to Make an Offer Asking Them to Stay.

It’s every manager’s worst case scenario. One of your best employees comes to your office, resignation letter in hand. How do you know if you should shake his hand and send him on his way or if it makes sense to make a counter-offer? …

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What Employees Want From Their Job

Satisfied employees are more productive, more highly motivated, and more likely to stay with an organization in the long term.  What keeps employees happy on the job? While most hiring managers’ first instinct is to answer “salary and benefits,” compensation is only one part of the package for an employee — and in some cases, …

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