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SRA Update
Sanford Rose Associates - Philadelphia
July 2010
"Finding People Who Make a Difference"
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Workers begining to explore other options

In depth article that focuses on the recent reports that an increasing number of workers have begun to quit their jobs and explores explanations for this trend and the predicted increase in movement by top talent.     


Retaining a workforce that wants to quit
In each of the past three months, more employees quit their jobs than were terminated, according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics. This is good news for the economy but bad for individual businesses: when jobs become more plentiful, the first to exit are often the business's most ambitious employees - the innovators, the risk-takers, the future leaders. The cost of replacing an employee is estimated at up to 250 percent of annual salary.
How to do your own recruiter search BEFORE you need a job
Or, as Harvey Mackay likes to say - dig your well before you are thirsty. This is a common sense article about how to get noticed by and work with recruiters in your industry.
Six things you need to know about your employment offer
Larry was excited about the position he had been recruited for. The position was with a bigger company, had more authority, and a global staff. The company was also excited-Larry had impeccable credentials, senior management liked him, and his experience filled an important need. During the offer negotiations, something broke down so that neither party felt comfortable going forward. How could such a great fit not happen?
Hope you find some of this stuff interesting. Have a safe and fun summer vacation.

Best regards,


Joe Burns
Principal
Specialty & Fine Chemical Practice Group
Sanford Rose Associates | Philadelphia North
215.428.9121 Phone
www.sraphilly.com