The High Cost of Low Morale...and what to do about it

by Carol A. Hacker

Overview

While the morale of an organization is an intangible element composed of feelings and attitudes of individuals and groups, the effects of morale include tangible and extremely important factors such as profits, efficiency, quality, and productivity. Low morale and its costliest indicator, high turnover, can be a tremendous drain on a company's finances. Managers often view morale as mysterious and unpredictable, when in fact it is a measurable, controllable expense. The High Cost of Low Morale explores the underlying causes of low morale and offers you field-proven, practical methods for increasing morale and reducing turnover in your organization.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781000154504
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	10/19/2021
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	276
File size:	984 KB

About the Author

Carol A. Hacker (Author)

Table of Contents

Pin the Tail on the Donkey (Make Good Hiring Decisions)Plan for RetentionForecast Staffing NeedsDevelop Recruitment SourcesKnow What You're Looking ForBecome A Skilled InterviewerMeasure Against Job RequirementsLook For VersatilityBe Sure They're Willing As Well As AbleTest ThemHold AuditionsMake Commitment PossibleStart With Quality EmployeesBe SelectiveSeek People-Oriented LeadersHire People Who Are Better Than YouTry Team InterviewingTroubleshoot Recruitment ProblemsAvoid the Mirror TestConsider Internal CandidatesHire for Today's GenerationCheck ReferencesMake Sound Hiring DecisionsUp Your Attitude (A Good Attitude = High Morale)Enjoy What You DoDon't Waste Time On Negative ThoughtsFind Ways To Learn New ThingsDemonstrate The Work Ethic You ExpectStart Each Day With A Positive ThoughtHelping Others Helps YourselfSet Your Mental BarometerEven When You Don't Feel Like ItFind A ReleaseDon't Air Your Dirty LaundryFind Your Creative AttitudeMake It Easy On YourselfLive By A Personal Mission StatementStay Physically And Mentally FitDon't Take Life Too SeriouslySet GoalsAssociate With Positive PeopleTalk To YourselfWhy Not You?Once Upon A TimeReward YourselfPygmalion's Fair Lady (The Power of Expectation)Remember ClementineStart With Number OneGive Me No ChoiceThere's More Than One Way ...Recognize The FamilyStructure Positive SituationsIt's All In Your MindDo What Failures Are Afraid To DoDream Impossible DreamsMake Them Feel SpecialRecognize AssetsKeep Them On Your Radar ScreenOffer Approval And AcceptanceLift Self-Imposed LimitationsTake The Bull By The HornsHave A Game PlanOn My Honor ...Nothing Happens 'Til Somebody SellsGet Out Of The WayAnd They Wiped Their Minds ClearMa Bell Did It (Communicate)

Editorial Reviews

"Carol's book is an invaluable tool that offers numerous powerful ideas for reducing turnover and keeping employees feeling good about putting forth their best efforts."
-Fran Tarkenton
"The prevailing culture among business leaders throughout the world today is one of acceptance; acceptance that employees will be disinterested, disconnected and (eventually) disowned. Carol Hacker stands at the gate and says 'no'. She believes (correctly) that morale 'counts' and that investing in people has far reaching and significant implications."
-Allen J. DeNiro, Corporate V.P. Human Resources, Turner Broadcasting System, Inc.
"Looking for a practical, down-to-earth guide to being a better manager? Read it! Want to be a leader everyone works hard for? Live it!"
-Joan Lloyd, Author, Syndicated Columnist, "Joan Lloyd at Work"
Every company and industry that I am aware of today is faced with the challenge of achieving competitive advantage through the people in the organization at a time when employment insecurity and apathy are at an all time high. This no-nonsense, easy-to-read book is filled with great ideas for anyone who manages people. Carol Hacker truly understands what it takes to reduce the high cost of low morale as she has experienced many of the challenges facing business leaders today and she shares these with her readers."
-David W. Conell, Dean, Southern Company College

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