The focus on employee retention has always been important to organizations, and even more so in today’s competitive environment. Employees have more job options, and organizations need to be diligent to keep their best talent.
What does employee retention have to do with such and intangible thing as happiness? Research shows that although there is a connection between happiness and engagement, they are not the same thing; yet, to create workplace happiness, employee engagement is a necessary ingredient. Employee Retention and the Pursuit of Happiness from NexaLearning, a Division of JER HR Group, presents happiness and employee retention as the result of a highly engaged workforce. It explores four strategies to create a happier workplace culture, and helps managers understand their role in achieving improved retention rates and employee happiness.
