Retention

9 articles

A weary but determined wildland firefighter stands silhouetted against a sunset, overlooking a vast, challenging landscape, symbolizing the immense pressures of their critical public service role.
Careers

Systemic Causes and Solutions for Rust-Out Burnout

Approximately three out of four federal wildland firefighters considered quitting in the past year, according to Federal News Network .

Nathaniel Brooks·June 23, 2026
Diverse employees in a bright, modern office discussing openly, symbolizing the positive impact of pay transparency on workplace culture and trust.
Workplace

Pay transparency's impact on workplace culture and employee trust revealed

In New York City, a 2022 law mandating salary ranges in job postings led to a 5% average increase in advertised salaries for entry-level positions, directly impacting how companies attract and value t

Marcus Ellery·June 9, 2026
A visual representation of the disconnect between employee stress and HR's focus on engagement, highlighting the battleground for employee retention.
Insights

Employee Experience vs. HR Perception: Retention's True Battleground

44% of employees experience daily stress, while 35% actively consider changing jobs.

Marcus Ellery·May 20, 2026
Diverse employees collaborating in a bright, modern office, symbolizing positive employee experience and strong retention.
Insights

What are key employee experience components and why do they matter for retention?

Doubling the percentage of employees who strongly connect their job to an organization's purpose is associated with a 34% reduction in absenteeism, a 41% reduction in safety incidents, and a 19% impro

Marcus Ellery·May 19, 2026
A stressed employee in a dark office surrounded by floating dollar signs, symbolizing the trillion-dollar cost of workplace stress on retention and productivity.
Hiring

Workplace stress costs $1 trillion annually, crushing retention and productivity.

More than a third (36%) of education staff in the UK had a wellbeing score indicating probable clinical depression.

Nathaniel Brooks·May 11, 2026
A diverse team of employees collaborating happily in a bright office, with a supportive leader overseeing the positive work environment.
Workplace

Top 8 Employee Well-Being Strategies Leaders Can Implement Now

84 percent of workers reported that workplace conditions contributed to at least one mental health challenge, according to Extension .

Alina Petrov·April 30, 2026
A manager actively engaging with a diverse team, fostering employee engagement through psychological drivers like competence, autonomy, and relatedness in a positive office environment.
Insights

What Are the Psychological Drivers of Employee Engagement?

Managers drive 70% of team-level engagement variance, a factor linked to an 81% difference in absenteeism between top and bottom quartile teams ( Gallup ).

Marcus Ellery·April 21, 2026
Diverse employees celebrating achievements in a modern office, receiving recognition from managers, symbolizing successful employee recognition programs and positive workplace culture.
Workplace

How to Implement a Successful Employee Recognition Program: A Complete Guide

Implementing a successful employee recognition program requires a structured approach to boost morale, engagement, and retention. This guide provides a step-by-step process to design, launch, and iterate an effective program.

Marcus Ellery·April 7, 2026
Diverse employees in a modern office, some collaborating, others working individually, with subtle data overlays, symbolizing companies addressing low employee engagement and scrutinizing workplace culture for improved productivity.
Workplace

Companies Examine Workplace Culture Amid Low Employee Engagement Reports

A recent report reveals historically low global employee engagement, prompting companies to scrutinize workplace culture. This trend has significant financial consequences, impacting productivity and retention.

Alina Petrov·March 31, 2026