We have a classic good news and bad news scenario on the horizon. The great news is that the economy appears to be improving at least enough that people are feeling much more secure with their finances. The bad news is that this financial security is going to allow employees to feel comfortable exploring their career options again.

The latest study from Aflac, shows that almost 50% of employees are looking to move from their current employers! And unfortunately these hard working, high achieving, highly educated, ambitious and striving to get ahead employees are the same employees that most companies would like to keep. The last few years of layoffs and high stress workplaces have caused a great deal of dissatisfaction in many employees.

How do you make sure you are not affected by this mass exodus of employees? Well, the same study shows that there is a group of employees that want to stay! These employees are those highly engaged by their companies and whose companies communicate and recognize their employees well.

So how do you increase the engagement of your employees? Knowing the answer to this question will help guide you in the war for talent. Take a hard look at your communication and recognition practices to determine how often you are truly interacting with your employees. If you would like to improve, we would be glad to assist.