The war for talent is well underway.

Companies striving to keep their greatest asset and

competitive weapontheir peoplemust activate or fine-tune recognition programs that focus
first on managers and their ownership of recognition and retention practices.

Research conducted by my firm indicates that how an employee is recognized matters more than
what is actually given. The how of recognition generally is handled by a managerand those
who execute it with sincerity, preparation and clear communication create powerful experiences
that can be a magnet for retention.

With the goal of retaining talent as the economy recovers, managers can make a profound
difference in a companys retention success with the following high-impact recognition tactics.