Part 2: Why People Quit and How to Keep Them

Jan 15, 2020 | The Indigo Podcast

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Here’s the episode:

There is a lot we can say about why people quit and how you can retain them, hence a “Part 2” to this discussion.  We cover the following:

  • 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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