Executive Briefings | May 16, 2010
Staff Recognition: More Important Than Ever
Sunday, May 16, 2010
In response to the economic squeeze on funding, behavioral health and social service provider organizations are being forced to reduce administrative costs and are imposing hiring freezes where ever possible. This ‘administrative rationing’ makes the loss of a valuable employee all the more hard-hitting. Executives in the field are presented with a great challenge—how to retain exceptional employees in difficult times.
I propose that there are easy-to-implement ways to utilize recognition and keep employees engaged – even in tough times. For example . . .