Over my 30-year career, I have witnessed firsthand the challenges and rewards of employee retention. Retaining top talent is more than just a competitive advantage — it’s essential for sustaining ...

It’s increasingly common for young professionals—even top performers—to leave within a year because their career path feels unclear or the jobs lack the structure and support they need. These patterns ...

The worst mistake is letting disappointment fester. Avoiding the conversation doesn’t protect morale; it actually accelerates ...

If there was a simple way to retain employees, cultivate the next generation of leaders, and develop a workforce skilled at navigating change, most employers would jump at the chance. Turns out that ...

Johnny C. Taylor Jr. tackles your human resources questions as part of a series for USA TODAY. Taylor is president and CEO of the Society for Human Resource Management, the world's largest HR ...

For years, Maine has faced a labor shortage. And, for years, our state’s employers have struggled to find employees to drive business expansion and economic growth. This is especially true in ...

The term “skills gap” gained prominence in recent decades. Today, many business leaders are still struggling to keep pace with the skills their organization needs to remain competitive. The 2025 ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Caroline Castrillon covers career, entrepreneurship and women at work. According to Gallup, self-reported employee turnover risk ...

It's a new year, and the merry-go-round has started. The strategy is off, the talent isn't delivering, the pipeline is way off where it should be, and the technology is never delivering. Sound ...

In a challenging business environment, companies are looking for any competitive advantage they can get. Employee stock ownership plans (ESOPs) could be one way to gain an edge. "There is massive new ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Curiosity expert improving engagement, innovation, and productivity. Many leaders believe their people leave for higher pay, but ...

If you run a company, you know hiring is hard and re-hiring is expensive. Gallup estimates the cost of replacing an employee at one-half to two times the employee's annual salary. That cost includes ...