9 reasons good employees leave -- and how you can prevent it

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Cisco was surprised by Arista statements: Chambers. View it in your browser Best iPhone 7 design concepts so far. View it in your browser Network World Daily News PM December 12, 2014 9 reasons good employees leave -- and how you can prevent it The people who work for you are your greatest asset. Treat them as such and they will be more productive and engaged, refer other great workers to your organization and stay longer. Treat them as a liability and they will be less productive and eventually leave, hurting morale as well as the bottom line.ALSO ON NETWORK WORLD: How to lure tech talent with employee benefits, perks So as the New Year approaches, if you don't have a great employee retention strategy in place, then it's time to start formulating one.To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here READ MORE   Issue highlights 1. Cisco was surprised by Arista statements: Chambers 2. Best iPhone 7 design concepts so far 3. 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