In 2008 U.S. employers still find themselves struggling with a shortage of qualified candidates, despite signs of a slowing economy and even fears of recession.
According to a hiring trends forecast by CareerBuilder.com, nearly 20 percent of employers say they will offer more comprehensive benefits in the year ahead in an effort to attract and retain [...]
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Are you doing all that you can to sort the wheat from the chaff?
How do you identify potential employees for service and associate-level sales that will show the characteristics necessary for success in these positions?Warm bodies are not enough – turnover is too costly. More important, every customer interaction with your [...]
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Quotes of the day – on selecting and retaining the right employees:
If you’re losing employees, you’re losing customers.
On average, American companies lose half of their employees every four years, and half of their customers in five years.
This suggests that employee attrition may have a significant impact on customer loyalty.
While every loyalty leader’s strategy is unique, [...]
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Art Schoeck was a featured speaker at the 2007 Atlanta HR Star conference, held at the Georgia World Congress Center on May 2.
Predicting Turnover: How to Keep Your Best From Leaving
Arthur G. Schoeck
President, Data Dome, Inc.
Employees are showing less loyalty and less patience for their employers. In addition to the more aggressive recruiting efforts of [...]
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