Simple ideas for employee retention

Written by Reed Tinsley | May 16, 2008

When you find good people, you want to keep them. Here are a few simple ideas to help retention of these good people:

1. Handwrite a personal note telling an employee how much you appreciate him or her.

2. Take staff to breakfast, lunch, or dinner.

3. Take entire team out to celebrate a special event.

4. Get physicians involved to deliver praise for a job well done.

5. Create local, fun activities for your team.

6. Place a call to the spouse. Tell the spouse how valuable the employee is to your organization and thank them for their support.

About the Author

Reed Tinsley CPA

This article is written by Reed Tinsley, a Houston, TX-based CPA with over 30 years of experience advising physicians and medical practices across Texas and the United States. Reed holds certifications as a Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA), Certified Healthcare Business Consultant (CHBC), and Certified Financial Planner (CFP), specializing exclusively in the healthcare sector. He is a published author, nationally recognized speaker, and trusted advisor to physicians on accounting & tax, practice management, and financial planning. Schedule a Free Consultation.

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