People quit people: backed by research

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By: Ryan Maha | Posted on November 2, 2018

I recently attended an event where I was told the following story:

One summer, a business owner finds himself in a difficult situation. Within a span of 2 to 3 months, a dozen of his employees voluntarily leave his company. After struggling to get through the next several months with limited resources, the business owner makes a surprising, albeit necessary, move and fires one of his managers. Not because of the employee drought, but because of his poor management skills.

Immediately following the manager’s firing, the same twelve employees who voluntarily quit several months prior reapply to their previous positions.

Every single employee.

The moral of the story...

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Muscle Memory Challenge

Consider this: How often do you acknowledge someone in the office for one of their successes? We are quick to point out other's failures but slow to promote the positives. Whether it be your boss, subordinate, or peer, a win is a win, and it is beneficial to let them know. For this week's MMC, try pointing out a few of your colleague's successes. No matter the size of the win, this acknowledgment will lead to a more positive atmosphere in the workplace.

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