Part 1: Why People Quit and How to Keep Them

Jan 15, 2020 | The Indigo Podcast

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Here’s the episode:

Most managers know that retaining top talent is key to their success.  As such, many companies are offering all sorts of “perks” to attract and keep the best employees.  What does the research say? In this episode we cover:

  • Turnover and retention–what the research says

  • Retention management–evidence based guidelines

  • Unfolding model of turnover

  • Organizational commitment and withdrawal

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Links and Other Information

Lee, T. W., Mitchell, T. R., Holtom, B. C., McDaneil, L. S., & Hill, J. W. (1999). The unfolding model of voluntary turnover: A replication and extension. Academy of Management Journal, 42(4), 450-462.

Allen, D. G., Bryant, P. C., & Vardaman, J. M. (2010). Retaining talent: Replacing misconceptions with evidence-based strategies. Academy of Management Perspectives, 24(2), 48-64.

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