The M-Word

Morale…How many conversations have you been involved in that centered on improving morale? And how many of them remain focused on symptoms and not substantive issues of employee motivation and company vision and values?

The fact is, the majority of departing employees do not express dissatisfaction before they leave. I also believe that generally the best leave.

This is an area that continues to see organizations not walk the talk. The talk: people are our key to success. The reality: people are under-utilized, under-trained, under-paid and under-motivated.

If you want a quick gauge of how your firm is doing as far as recruiting and retaining talent, then ask this simple question, “Would you recommend to a friend that they work here?” If the answer is negative, then you have a real problem.