Skip Prichard

JUNE 28, 2019

Set an aspirational stretch goal that is within reach, but only if things change. Good execution requires a “Sharp focus and commitment to a few clearly identified goals.” They are: Sharp focus and commitment to a few clearly identified goals. ” -Komlos, Benjamin. Translate Plans to Action.

Sull 71

Sull How To Insourcing Sharpe 71

Harvard Business Review

AUGUST 8, 2016

to understand the relationship between how organizations talk about diversity and the rates of attrition of associate-level women and racial minority attorneys at these firms. We first studied the public diversity statements of 151 big law firms in the U.S. The other approach is an appeal to equality and fairness irrespective of differences.

Diversity 8

Diversity Attrition Bottom-up Business Objectives 8

Harvard Business Review

MARCH 24, 2017

One of the costs of a weak or negative culture is voluntary attrition, or employees choosing leave. By investing in culture early on, one would expect that voluntary attrition would be lower, and our research corroborates that. For founders who are committed to focusing on their culture early on, where should they start?

Morale 12

Morale Attrition Early Adopters Benchmarking 12

Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 3, 2016

Companies are planning for attrition rather than training for retention. Today, it may come in the form of tours of duty , in which you secure an employee’s loyalty for a defined period, and each party commits to benefitting the other for that time. Avoid excess attrition by getting smart about identifying flight risk.

Company 12

Company Attrition Loyalty Career 12

Harvard Business Review

MAY 16, 2018

Beyond the cost to replace staff, which is estimated at 50%–75% of the new hire’s annual salary , this type of attrition damages coworker morale, disrupts customer relationships, and, in the age of employer review sites like Glassdoor, inhibits companies’ ability to attract new talent. The timing couldn’t be worse.

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Reputation Brand Attrition How To 12

Harvard Business Review

MARCH 15, 2017

Outsiders are often “hired guns” who don’t work the same way that we do or share our commitment to the organization. Will this impede our ability to achieve our goals? Will my job be eliminated as a full-time position? Will they get to do all the new, interesting work?

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Cooper Attrition Project Organization 10

Harvard Business Review

AUGUST 19, 2013

Like many organizations, SSoM requires an "all-in" commitment from its faculty members, which often translates to punishing hours that aren''t exactly conducive to work-life balance. The ultimate goal is to help faculty better combine their work and life goals.

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Planning Policies Attrition Banking 8

Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 5, 2014

Its managers are committed to transparency and allow employees to constantly scout for new business opportunities. Some argue that uncertainty demotivates employees, leading to increased attrition and corrosion of market value. Their goal is to inspire employees to be personally accountable for the customer experience.

Competitive Advantage 8

Competitive Advantage Attrition Uncertainty Bottom-up 8

Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 5, 2014

Its managers are committed to transparency and allow employees to constantly scout for new business opportunities. Some argue that uncertainty demotivates employees, leading to increased attrition and corrosion of market value. Their goal is to inspire employees to be personally accountable for the customer experience.

Competitive Advantage 8

Competitive Advantage Attrition Uncertainty Bottom-up 8

Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 23, 2017

However, when it comes to change, few track performance from project to project beyond knowing which ones met their goals. One client of Change Logic’s has built a dashboard for identifying recruitment and attrition in must-win talent populations. Which stakeholders are involved?

Company 8

Company Management Metrics Tools 8

Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 4, 2013

Employees from all over the company — particularly new and young ones — were encouraged to join senior leaders in brainstorming and design sessions focused on how the firm could reach its goals for the year. We should put our money where our mouth is with the People Support function, show that we’re 100% committed to our culture of inclusion.

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Case Study Cost Proposal Attrition 8

Harvard Business Review

JULY 28, 2017

Sad fact: Employers often shoot themselves in the foot by designing old-fashioned leave policies that undercut their recruitment and retention goals and may expose them to public relations backlash and legal liability. Companies that have expanded their paid leave offerings have seen the attrition of new mothers drop by as much as 50%.

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Policies Press Release Attrition Fashion 11

Harvard Business Review

MAY 3, 2017

The soil’s goal is to become a place where diverse seeds can contribute and succeed. Pervasive: 66% said it impacts all aspects of their engagement, morale, motivation, commitment, and desire to advance in the organization. Know your goal: When we experience injustice, we often feel provoked and disrespected — even angry.

How To 14

How To Diversity Attrition Examples 14