THE REAL SECRET TO RETAINING TALENT

There is no real secret, per se, to retaining talent; it is all about having the right attitude so that employees remain engaged, motivated and happy. We learn more with Mark Dickinson of DONE! Hospitality Training Solutions.

work. Provide learning experiences instead, because they allow employees to be the ones who teach.

Encourage open discussions and let your staff share their views on how the business could be better managed.

Being an exemplary boss

Make sure that the work environment you create is pleasant for your staff and is not toxic: no gossip, no politics and absolutely no favoritism. Always be kind, thoughtful and genuine.

Encourage open discussions and let your staff share their views on how the business could be better managed.

Constantly helping, recognizing and praising employees

Bosses need to keep their egos in check and understand that the world doesn’t revolve around them. So, for your business’s sake, be flexible and empathetic with your employees: generous with your praise yet discreet with your dissatisfaction.

Help your employees get things right, and if they are not on the right track redirect them, as quickly as possible, toward success. Instill a sense of belief and determination in your team. You’ll be surprised by what you can accomplish when you constantly praise people and reward the high achievers. After all, people come to work because they want to earn a living, contribute to something worthwhile and feel appreciated.

Encouraging employees beyond their scope of work

Encourage your employees to earn more money and show them how to do it. Also, urge them to invest at least 10 percent of their monthly earnings and teach them how to go about doing it.

Inspire them to be more charitable by leading the way and providing opportunities for them to give to great causes.

At the end of the day, why would an employee leave a place where they feel happy, recognized and rewarded?

Eco-literacy involves the complex relationship between humans and nature. We all need to understand how natural systems work — how to conserve energy and water, how land use affects species diversity or agricultural productivity, how climate change is affecting ecosystems — and apply that knowledge in an ethical manner.

Business opportunities

There are many growing business opportunities for eco-literate companies and organizations in today’s world. One of the greatest opportunities lies in fostering an environmentally conscious mindset. Eco-literacy combines a thorough understanding of sustainability issues with knowledge of how to make decisions that support a healthy environment. With rising awareness on climate change and its devastating effects, eco-literacy is becoming increasingly important.

It is not just business as normal; many companies are now doing their part and investing in making the world a better place. Other companies, like HeroGo, are built as impact businesses, making the planet the centerpiece of how we design our operations to not only focus on profit. This comes from three key core aspects: making sure our action as a business preserves the planet, has a positive social impact and is profitable. Moreover, becoming an eco-literate organization often leads to cost savings due to increased efficiency through better resource management practices. Examples can include utilizing more efficient technologies, reduced waste production/disposal costs and the elimination of unnecessary emissions/ pollutants from production processes amongst others.