Best Way to Retain Employees is to Foster a Positive Work Culture

By R. Bruce Dalglish, CEO of Alliance Hospice

Today’s professionals are not only interested in pursuing their industry-related careers, but are more determined than ever to find a welcoming work environment that makes them feel at home.  Since most people spend more time with their co-workers than with their own families, a positive work environments is one of the key elements that professionals look for during job searches.  As the Founder and CEO of Alliance Hospice and All Caring Hospice, I can attest to this notion first-hand.

However, the real challenge for companies today is retaining their employees once hired.  After all, most managers prefer maintaining employees and a sense of stability.  The alternative is expensive, time-consuming and undesirable.  Having to deal with hiring new employees and inevitable business disruptions add to transition costs and headaches. 

Attracting talented professionals and maintaining them hinges on the amount of effort a company invests into their culture.  The ideal work culture involves trust, pride and positive relationships.  If a company invests enough time into weaving these values into its overall culture, it will be one of the best long-term investments made, and employees will be less likely to search for another job.

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