ASTRONOLOGY®

Employee Retention

In this post, you'll learn all about employee recruitment and retention.
Finding and keeping top talent is crucial to any organization! In this guide, we’ll cover 10 strategies for better employee recruitment and retention.
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In this Astronology®, we consider how organizations can plan to attract and support the incoming Gen Z workforce by integrating key beliefs this generation upholds.
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Is your organization struggling to find skilled talent? You’re not alone—74% of employers worldwide report the same challenge. With demographics shifting, technology advancing, and employee expectations evolving, the labor market is changing faster than ever. In this Astronology®, we’ll take a closer look at what’s fueling today’s talent challenges and offer actionable steps you can take to build and keep the right team for the future.
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In this Astronology® article, we’ll take a closer look at the benefits of developing leadership skills within your existing team members and share three practical strategies to create meaningful leadership opportunities within your organization.
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Uber drivers, DoorDash deliverers, and all types of freelancers have increased dramatically in the past few years. Their work, along with traditional freelancing and independent contracting, make up 36% of the U.S. workforce.
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Lately, the acronym DEI has become a politically charged topic. While many may feel the topic is a new, possibly divisive term, the reality is the conversation surrounding DEI has been around since as early as the 1860’s, when federal preferential hiring was made to veterans from the U.S.
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Previous Astronology® articles have mentioned the power of job rotation programs for career progression. In this Astronology® article, we highlight the advantages, disadvantages, and best practices when developing and implementing a job rotation program.
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A 2023 Gartner study pointed out that the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic resulted in a “Great Reflection,” where employees developed a greater sense of personal value resulting in a desire for more meaningful, satisfying growth.
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In our March 2025 Astronology® article “Refresh and Revisit Career Paths,” we highlighted the importance of career paths and the different systems and tools that are used to balance organizational needs and employee skills. One career path system we mentioned, the traditional career path, is widely used due to its linear progression design.
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In our last issue of Astronology®, we kicked off a spring refresh article series by examining ways to create a healthy work environment. Continuing with our theme of the spring refresh season, in this Astronology® we will explore how career paths provide employees with new opportunities and keeps employees engaged.
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A good annual practice is to explore the current federal, state, and local minimum wages where your organization operates, and determine any potential impact to your organization’s current pay structure.