After working for several companies with varying degrees of formal policies, both written and implemented, I have some ideas about policies that employers should consider in order to prevent their best talent from fleeing.
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When you manage a team of people, there is a ton to learn about them—their productivity, their relationships with each other, what keeps them motivated—etc.
Most companies have written policies on everything from how to earn paid time off to the eligibility requirements for getting a raise.
The day to day tasks of a manager are often unclear to those under her supervision.
I used to work for a company that was led by someone who never said, “Hello,” “Good morning,” or “Good night.”