Sunday, September 21, 2008

Your top talent is likely on hunt for new job


IF YOU'RE A BOSS, how confident are you that your top talent isn't actively looking for new work?

The ability to recruit and retain top performers is a key to any company's long-term success. One recent survey identified that almost half (47 percent) of high-performing employees are actively looking for new jobs, yet only 18 percent of the "low performers" are.

Consider what it would mean to your business to lose key contributors, who would exit with their critical company knowledge or account relationships.

High performers are attracted to companies that foster a culture where they can be successful -- one with like-minded people, leadership they admire, growth opportunities and meaningful recognition. Attracting and hiring talent is just the first step. The greater challenge is retaining them.

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