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Retaining and keeping your top performers\u00a0motivated is never\u00a0just about the money.\u00a0Often it comes down to the recognition they receive and the rewards they can aspire to beyond the bonuses.<\/p>\n

Staff engagement surveys regularly reveal that employees believe non-monetary forms of recognition are a strong motivation to stay with their current employer.<\/p>\n

From personal experience, I always found that my teams were far more driven to achieve if they knew there was an afternoon of sailing coming their way if they made budget, or that a day off or weekend away were up for grabs for \u2018outstanding achievement\u2019.<\/p>\n

One thing most people need is recognition that they are doing a good job. Non-existent feedback breeds negativity and lethargy. We need to know we are appreciated for what we do and, when we are, we are more likely to try harder.<\/p>\n

Our friends at Ajilon\u00a0have come up with an awesome infographic with some great tips on how to improve your staff retention strategy.<\/p>\n

\"How<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

All too often, companies see salary as the sole contribution to employee satisfaction. The net result? Employees are looking for new opportunities in 2015.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":6684,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[107],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\nHow To Create A Winning Employee Retention Strategy<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"All too often, companies see salary as the sole contribution to employee satisfaction. The net result? 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