Recognize people for what they do, not for their longevity. Give special awards for special contributions when they happen, not at the end of the year. Workers get bored when they stop learning. Invest in all of your resources you wish to retain and you will reap the return. Reveal growth opportunities.
Workers lose interest whenever they feel stymied in their careers.
Show them what jobs they can aspire to and how to prepare themselves. Identify your stars and worship them. If it seems you are always loosing the wrong people, perhps you have forgotten to let your keepers know just how important they are to the organization. Wine, dine, recognize and reward them in every way you can. Click here to see the Recruiter's Update for November '98.