Retention of staff, so that key skills and experience are not lost, is very important for employers.
Benchmarking the employer’s total turnover rate and voluntary resignation rate against those of similar employers can help the employer to establish whether the level of turnover is acceptable, too high or too low.
Employers need to analyse the underlying reasons for staff departures and, if the departure rates are too high, establish a retention strategy.
Despite apparent musical differences, UK retail staff are the most likely to staywith their current employer.
The problems that businesses have implementing flexible working schemes are outweighed by the benefits, according to the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD)
HR ignores benefits of parental leave.
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UK businesses are losing talented younger staff as uninspired 'stags' block their career paths.
Kirstie Redford looks at what HR needs to do to make sure London is ready for the 2012 Olympic Games
The HR profession is entering a 'make or break' era as people issues finally move to the top of the business agenda.
Excitement and a lack of stress are the keys to keeping employees happy and productive, according to the CIPD.
The latest Deloitte and REC jobs report shows the UK is still fighting fit.
Attracting and retaining skilled staff ranks highest on executive agendas for 2005
The strength of an organisation's brand has a significant impact on the performance of its employees, according to research.
BBC chairman Michael Grade has ordered a further crackdown on expenses by asking for twice-yearly reports on spending by heads...
Five HR directors reveal their approach to keeping the best performers.Brian Fitzgerald, director of HR development, Atkins“For engineering consultancy Atkins,...
Future star performers do exist within organisations. Nic Paton talks to two employers that have managed to find themYou’re running...
The traditional gift, such as a carriage clock or gold watch, to reward years of dedicated service by an employee,...
