Love 'em or Lose 'em ─ Getting Good People to Stay

With replacement costs high and start-up time critical, employee retention is more valuable than ever. This best-selling guide provides 26 strategies to keep talented employees happy and productive. Citing research and experience with dozens of organizations, the authors present many examples of how today's companies have applied their retention strategies and increased their retention rates. The chapters are arranged alphabetically, from "Ask" to "Zenith." Each chapter includes a series of to-do lists, company examples, and an "alas" story drawn from the authors' personal experiences. In this new edition, in addition to updating and revising all information, the work will have more international stories and statistics.

Beverly Kaye is one of the most invested, knowledgeable and practical professionals in the areas of career development, employee engagement and retention, and mentoring. A dynamic and committed keynote speaker, Bev's presentations engage participants, stimulate learning and inspire action. Beverly has received the coveted "Legend" designation from the American Society for Training & Development and has received many other honors and awards. Her clients include Bechtel, Chevron, Dow Corning, and First USA. She has been extensively quoted in such national media as The Washington Post, Chicago Tribune, Wall Street Journal, New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Fast Company, Fortune, Industry Week, Inc., and many others.

Sharon Jordan-Evans is a pioneer in the field of employee retention and engagement. She serves as a prominent speaker for numerous conferences and works with Fortune 500 companies such as Boeing, Disney, Lockheed, Monster, MTV, Sony, and Universal Studios. Sharon is a Professional Certified Coach. She also serves as a resource for a number of national media, including Chief Executive, Harvard Management Update, Working Woman, Investor Business Daily, Business Week and the LA Times.