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The practice of promoting capable staff members to management-level positions – rather than hiring someone from outside the firm – is a powerful motivation and retention tool. Using this strategy sends a clear message to your current employees that you reward talent, hard work and loyalty.

In February 2006, Towers Perrin released an international workforce study called Winning Strategies for a Global Workforce. The purpose of the study was to “identify the drivers of attraction, retention, and engagement through the eyes of employees.”

Whether you’re managing your own company or one department within the regional office of an international corporation, there are universal challenges every supervisor faces. These difficulties test the mettle and resourcefulness of even the most seasoned and skilled supervisor.

Employee performance goals are one of the most important skills required of successful managers. Managing employee performance goals really depends on your ability to inspire team members.

Performance review tips can help managers better achieve goals. Performance reviews tips can help you strike the right balance between praise and constructive criticism

Decrease employee turnover and your organization will be in a better position. You’ll need to decrease employee turnover to deal with imminent workforce changes.

Problem employees — you’ve worked with them, perhaps for them and now you’re in a position where you need to manage them. Problem employees pose a range of costs for employers,

Small business employee benefits have emerged as keys to winning the war for talent. Small and midsized business employee benefits can be strategic as the labour market continues to thrive and there is increasing competition for top talent.

Telecommuting advantages may just be a matter of clever management. Although some managers worry that telecommuters will abuse their privileges, telecommuting advantages often outweigh the drawbacks.

Retaining top employees should be one of your top human resources goals. Like it or not, some of your employees have made it their resolution to pursue new career opportunities. If you’re a manager, this can actually work in your favour in ways that may surprise you.