Employee Retention

30 articles

Diverse employees engaging with personalized digital benefit platforms in a modern, collaborative office space, highlighting tailored employee support.
Insights

Top 10 Personalized Employee Benefits and Perks for 2026

During the pandemic, only one in five employees who felt poorly supported by their employer were less likely to leave their job, a stark contrast to nearly half of those who reported receiving good or

Marcus Ellery·September 18, 2026
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Workplace

Inclusive Culture Drives Employee Growth in Hospitality

Nearly all failures in the hospitality sector can be traced back to a single, preventable cause: the inability to foster employee development and growth, according to InsiderPH .

Marcus Ellery·September 14, 2026
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Services

What Are the Benefits of Professional Certifications in 2026?

Gallup estimates that replacing an employee can cost a company one-half to two times that employee's annual salary, fundamentally altering how businesses view hiring.

Victor Huang·September 13, 2026
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Insights

Top 10 HR Metrics for Employee Engagement and Talent Management in 2026

Global employee engagement plummeted to 20% in 2025, its lowest since 2020, even as nearly two-thirds of employers reported annual turnover rates exceeding 10%, according to Lifehealth .

Marcus Ellery·September 12, 2026
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Workplace

Award-Winning Workplace Qualities for Employee Engagement

Mancal Corporation achieved an 87% employee satisfaction rating, demonstrating that specific, actionable strategies, not just general goodwill, drive top-tier workplace engagement in Canada.

Marcus Ellery·September 11, 2026
Employees in a dimly lit office appear disengaged, illustrating the widespread impact of quiet quitting on workplace productivity and morale.
Workplace

What Is Quiet Quitting's Impact on Employee Engagement?

In a 2023 global workplace study, Gallup found 72% of employees were labeled 'quiet quitters'.

Marcus Ellery·September 5, 2026
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Leadership

Advantage Truck Group's leadership program boosts retention and performance

In an industry often resistant to change, 80% of Advantage Truck Group's (ATG) leadership program graduates achieve management roles within a year, dramatically outpacing traditional talent pipelines.

Alina Petrov·September 4, 2026
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Workplace

What is Psychological Safety in Hybrid Work Environments?

When something goes wrong in a hybrid team, the question 'What happens to the person who first names a problem?

Marcus Ellery·September 1, 2026
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Careers

Internal career mobility offers overlooked benefits

Contrary to popular career advice, executives at top tech companies are increasingly reaching the C-suite not by job hopping, but by rising through internal promotions, a trend observed in 2026.

Alina Petrov·August 30, 2026
A silhouetted employee looking defeated at their desk, with shadowy management figures in the background, symbolizing the concept of quiet firing.
Workplace

What is Quiet Firing and How Does it Hurt Employee Engagement?

Quiet firing, a subtle but destructive management practice, legally constitutes a form of constructive discharge, compelling employees to resign without direct termination.

Alina Petrov·August 27, 2026
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Insights

Hybrid Work Dominates, But Remote Workers Face Job Insecurity

During her maternity leave, one employee's remote position was eliminated, only to be offered back as an on-site role, forcing a difficult choice between relocation, a lengthy commute, or resignation,

Marcus Ellery·August 25, 2026
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Workplace

Client Command Atlanta named best place to work

Last year, Client Command saw a 95% employee retention rate, a figure nearly double the industry average, directly after being named Atlanta's Best Place to Work for the third consecutive year by the

Marcus Ellery·August 20, 2026
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Hiring

Top 9 Employee Retention Strategies Businesses Need in 2026

The share of highly engaged employees fell from 23% in 2024 to 19% in 2026, according to WebMD Health Services .

Nathaniel Brooks·August 20, 2026
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Insights

What is Skills-Based Hiring and Why Does it Matter?

Nearly half of all new hires are terminated or quit within their first 18 months on the job.

Marcus Ellery·August 19, 2026
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Services

Why Professional Development is Key for Employee Retention

Replacing a single employee can cost a company approximately one-third of that employee's annual salary, a significant financial burden that directly impacts profitability.

Victor Huang·August 17, 2026
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Hiring

7 Strategies for Attracting and Retaining Gen Z Talent in 2026

Nearly one million people aged 16 to 24 in the UK are currently not in education, employment, or training, highlighting a significant disconnect between young talent and the workforce.

Nathaniel Brooks·August 12, 2026
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Workplace

Hybrid Work Is Here To Stay: Six in 10 Employees Want It

At Trip.com, a randomized control trial involving 1,612 graduate employees revealed that offering the option to work from home two days a week slashed quit rates by a remarkable one-third. This reduct

Marcus Ellery·August 8, 2026
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Insights

Personalized Wellness Benefits Top 2026 Retention Trends

In 2026, a monthly wellness allowance of $50 to $150, chosen by the employee, represents a more powerful retention tool than a free pizza Friday.

Marcus Ellery·August 6, 2026
Split image showing a disengaged employee on one side and a manager subtly withdrawing support on the other, symbolizing quiet quitting and quiet firing.
Workplace

Quiet Quitting vs. Quiet Firing: Understanding the Divide

When employees receive meaningful feedback at least weekly, they are nearly half as likely to be watching for a new job, according to Gallup .

Alina Petrov·August 2, 2026
Split image showing professionals collaborating in an office and working remotely, symbolizing the balance of hybrid work models.
Careers

Hybrid work models boost productivity, but risk career stagnation

A hybrid working schedule with two days a week working from home slashed quit rates by one-third at a Chinese technology company.

Nathaniel Brooks·July 30, 2026
A long-term employee looking undervalued next to a new hire receiving a better salary offer, highlighting the 'loyalty tax' in the workplace.
Insights

Long-term employees face loyalty tax wage stagnation vs new hires

A recent Gallup survey found 60% of long-term employees believe they are underpaid compared to new hires in similar roles, exposing a widespread penalty for company loyalty.

Marcus Ellery·July 18, 2026
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Hiring

How to Develop a Comprehensive New Hire Onboarding Program

Nearly one in five new employees quit within their first 45 days, creating significant disruption and financial strain.

Nathaniel Brooks·July 17, 2026
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Workplace

Best Places to Work Awards Focus on Culture, Rigor

Stocks at the 100 Best Companies outperform the market by a factor of nearly four times, according to Great Place to Work .

Marcus Ellery·July 16, 2026
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Leadership

Top 6 Essential Soft Skills Every Leader Needs in 2026

A recent Global Workforce Survey found that 75% of employees would rather work for a leader with strong soft skills than one with superior technical expertise, even if it meant a lower salary.

Alina Petrov·July 16, 2026
Diverse team members collaborating effectively in a modern hybrid office, showcasing a blend of in-person and remote work setups.
Workplace

8 Hybrid Work Culture Strategies for 2026 Success

In a randomized control trial at Trip.

Alina Petrov·July 15, 2026
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Personal Growth

Your Career Demands Continuous Learning. Most Aren't Ready for 2026.

Nearly half of all employees who quit their jobs last year cited a lack of career development.

Victor Huang·July 11, 2026
Diverse professionals collaborating with digital skill icons, representing skills-based hiring and modern talent acquisition strategies.
Hiring

What is skills-based hiring and why does it matter for talent acquisition?

The State of Washington has officially adopted skills-based hiring principles to recruit and retain qualified employees for its vital public services.

Nathaniel Brooks·July 3, 2026
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Personal Growth

Personalized Professional Development for Career Advancement

41% of employees quit their jobs because of limited career development, a significant factor in talent retention.

Victor Huang·July 1, 2026
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Hiring

What is Skills-Based Hiring and Why Does it Matter in 2026?

Workers without degrees tend to stay in their jobs 34% longer than workers with degrees, according to Opportunity@Work .

Nathaniel Brooks·July 1, 2026
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Careers

Employee tenure is rising, defying predictions of career longevity decline

Over the year through April 2026, the share of employees changing employers in a given month was down 41% compared to their 2017-2019 averages, a surprising drop in job hopping concentrated among rece

Nathaniel Brooks·June 30, 2026