 One of the reasons recruitment is so difficult in a tough economy is that even unhappy employees tend to stay put and wait until the timing is safer for career exploration. Many companies have already laid-off their under-performers, as well as any surplus staff, in order to retain those people who are considered "keepers" in the organization. Keepers are that rare breed of employees who manage to keep on performing while simultaneously helping their organizations adapt to nearly-impossible circumstances-all the while maintaining their own sanity (hey, they don't call 'em "keepers" for nothing!).
How bad have things been at your place?
Depending on how hard-hit your group has been in the past 18 months or so, your organization may be vulnerable to unexpected and definitely unwanted turn-over as the country comes out of the recession. Chances are your keepers are pretty savvy business-people, and if the abuse of the market and internal conditions have been fairly severe, it is likely that they are entertaining better offers as money begins to flow back into the pockets of employers.
Human resource experts[1] remind us that competitive salary and benefits-as well as educational reimbursements and flexible schedule options-still top the list of the best ways to retain valuable employees. Of course, job fit and management make a huge impact as well. As we all begin to breathe that big sigh of relief, don't forget to sit down and chat with those keepers!
"Tell a man he is brave, and you help him become so."
Thomas Carlyle
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