The Race for Talent: Retaining and Engaging Workers in the 21st Century

Abstract

A s the 21st Century unfolds,major changes are beginningto occur in today's workplace.A growing awareness of unavoidable demographics is creating a greater urgency for HR professionals everywhere to focus more attention and energy on retaining talented employees and keeping them actively engaged in their work. New strategies are emerging that go well beyond traditional solutions, holding much promise in the effort to keep and engage well-performing employees. 12 HUMAN RESOURCE PLANNING Employee retention is king. And employee engagement is not far behind. CEOs ot the nation's fastest growing companies ovcrwhehii-