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Meaningful Employment

FACT: A 2003 study by Towers Perrin, a global management consulting firm, showed that a lower employee turnover rate helps a company keep customers. The study showed that increasing employee retention by 2% could increase business by as much as 6%.

Rick Dubrow, Co-Owner ~ A-1 Builders & Adaptations

WORK SMARTER

Institute good boundaries - and then keep them; Focus on the basics; Develop your communication skills; Invest in your own personal development

ENGAGE YOUR EMPLOYEES

Involve staff in your sustainability goals; Support your intrapranuers; Switch to Open Book Management; Make employee development a priority

LOOK OUT FOR THEIR HEALTH

Provide health coverage; Check your air quality; Is everyone comfortable?; Exercise your possibilities

LIVABLE JOBS

Offer a Living Wage; Get creative with benefits and flexibility; Teach sound personal finance skills; Let there be light; Set a good example: PLAY!

PLAN FOR THE FUTURE

Engage community resources in your business development; Develop an emergency plan; Create an exit strategy or legacy plan; Consider selling to your employees