Employee Retention

6 articles

Diverse tech professionals collaborating in a futuristic startup office, surrounded by AI and code displays, highlighting innovation and talent.
Startups

Top 11 Startup Strategies to Attract and Retain Tech Talent in 2026

UK self-driving car startup Wayve recently offered an $85 million employee tender offer.

Marcus Havel·July 5, 2026
Diverse leaders collaborating around a futuristic holographic display, symbolizing strategic navigation through business disruption and change.
Leadership

Essential Leadership Qualities for Navigating Disruption

In organizations led by the least effective leaders, a staggering 35% of employees are actively considering leaving, compared to a mere 7% under top-tier leadership, according to Zenger Folkman.

Daniel Cross·June 30, 2026
An executive experiencing burnout, overwhelmed by work and stress despite corporate well-being initiatives.
Leadership

Executive Burnout Despite Well-being Initiatives Shows Leadership Failure

More than half of faculty and staff in higher education have considered leaving their jobs due to burnout, workload, and stress, according to Inside Higher Ed .

Daniel Cross·May 6, 2026
A visual comparison of a disengaged team under a manager versus a motivated individual with a coach, highlighting the impact on employee engagement and retention.
Leadership

Leadership Coaching Boosts Retention More Than Management

Clinicians who felt undervalued or excluded from decision-making were far more likely to consider leaving their agencies, according to Jems .

Daniel Cross·April 21, 2026
A diverse team of employees collaborating positively in a bright, modern office, led by an engaged manager, symbolizing strong employee retention and company culture.
Leadership

Top 8 Leadership Habits for Employee Retention

Companies recognized for their exceptional workplaces have delivered a cumulative return of 1,709% since 1998, significantly outperforming the Russell 3000 Index’s 526% return over the same period, ac

Daniel Cross·April 16, 2026
An authentic leader engaging with motivated employees, contrasting with disengaged workers, symbolizing the impact of leadership on workplace morale and productivity.
Leadership

The Obsession with Quiet Quitting Is Flawed; Authentic Leadership Is the Real Issue

The pervasive focus on 'quiet quitting' is a flawed and dangerous misdiagnosis of a much deeper organizational malaise. The real conversation leaders must have is not about employees meeting job descriptions, but about the systemic failures in leadership that make doing the bare minimum a rational choice.

Daniel Cross·April 6, 2026