As difficult as it is, turnover is not always bad.  It can be an opportunity to revise an outdated position or to hire someone new with fresh ideas.  To decrease the panic and pain associated with the resignation of a key employee, follow these advance planning tips.

• Transfer the knowledge.
• Cross-train employees.
• Document important procedures.
• Hire a support person to learn key aspects of the role.

Turnover happens.  The key is to be…

“If you’re not concerned that the toughest employees to replace are the most likely to bail on you; you should be.”  ~ Rieva Lesonsky, CEO of GrowBizMedia

In recent months, I have had several speaking engagements on the subject of turnover with hundreds of business owners in…

The game of “musical chairs” has begun as employees begin to jump ship for better employment opportunities.  The aftermath of a recession is employee disengagement.  Unfortunately, your key players won’t tell you they are dissatisfied until they are walking out the door.  As well-performing companies start to cherry pick top talent, it begins a chain of employee turnover events that will affect many companies.

72% of employers restructured or laid off employees since the recession…

Expect 2011 to be the year of musical chairs as employees begin to jump ship for better employment opportunities.  The aftermath of a recession is employee disengagement.  Unfortunately, your key players won't tell you they are dissatisfied until they are walking out the door.  As well-performing companies start to cherry pick top talent, it begins a chain of employee turnover events that will affect many companies.

72% of employers restructured or laid off employees since…

Proactive recruiting involves knowing what jobs are most valuable to your bottom line and having a plan to fill vacancies or newly created roles.  Companies that wait until someone quits or until a new project is on the table, run the risk of hiring unqualified employees in order to fill the seat immediately.  Turn your reactive hiring methods into a proactive strategy by following these three steps:

1. Plan for the next open position: Anticipate future needs and define…