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As you reflect upon last year and then think about the new year ahead, what possibilities are you considering? What brings a smile to your face and what makes you feel tired just thinking about it? I think a goal
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Employee retention is more than a paycheck. Once a certain income level is achieved, that is fair and equitable to other jobs within the organization; the question becomes what are the other motivating factors of employee engagement. Let’s take Susan,
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