Industry Trends
Keeping Employees Happy Continues to Be a Challenge

A recent article on The Wall Street Journal's web site noted that many employers and their employees "don't see eye to eye on what keeps workers happy, a disparity that could spell trouble for businesses as the economy recovers." The article states that employers consider workers' relationships with their bosses and the overall management climate as their most important employee retention tactics. However, employees say that pay and benefits are what matter most.

Experts recommend that employers do what they can to reward their top performers financially. For those who can't afford to do so, alternative rewards—such as offering workers more scheduling flexibility—become critical.

You can read the original article here.