PHWP: Abstract Detail: One-third of executives fear low employee engagement will lead to a loss of talent

Focuses on the results of a recent survey conducted by the Economist Intelligence Unit. According to survey results, 30% expected to see higher turnover rates as the economy recovered. With regard to trust, 38% of chief executives and directors believed that trust levels in their companies were high, but only 16% of managers reported high levels of trust. Hence, there may be some disparity in the perceptions of employees at different hierarchical levels. In terms of improving trust, 57% of respondents cited clearer communication, and 49% cited clear paths for employees. In addition, 34% cited improvements in training and mentoring as important for improving employee engagement. Hence, organizations may want to target trust and engagement as ways of retaining talented workers as the economy recovers.

Baker, K. (2010, March 4). One-third of executives fear low employee engagement will lead to a loss of talent. Personnel Today [Online]. Retrieved March 8, 2010, from www.personneltoday.com.