Employee Retention and the Pursuit of Happiness

Employee retention has always been important to organizations and is even more critical in today's competitive environment. Employees have more job options, and organizations need to be diligent about retaining their best talent.

What does employee retention have to do with something as intangible as happiness? Research shows that happiness and engagement are connected, but they are not the same. Employee engagement is an important ingredient in creating workplace happiness. Employee Retention and the Pursuit of Happiness from NexaLearning, a division of JER HR Group, presents happiness and employee retention as outcomes of a highly engaged workforce. It explores four strategies for creating a happier workplace culture and helps managers understand their role in improving retention and employee well-being.