Research shows that when asked what they value the most about their jobs, the qualities that employees consistently rank at the top of the list are feeling appreciated for who they are, being recognized for their contribution and feeling like they're part of the team. It's simply not enough anymore to just be the boss. You also have to know how to connect with your employees in a non-work way.

Keeping the Good Ones is a video training program that will give you the practical skills you need to keep your good employees from becoming ex-employees. You will learn how to look at your employees as people first and how to connect with them by offering your time and your appreciation. Essentially, you will learn how to keep your good ones!

The program begins with Marvin finding out that his trusted assistant manager is leaving. To add to his troubles, he soon learns that other employees have only stayed with the organization out of loyalty to his assistant manager. Now she's leaving and Marvin has his hands full coping with trying to stop the rest of his employees from also leaving before an upcoming event.

Through Marvin viewers will learn that the secret to keeping good employees all lies within:

• Treat your team members as people first and employees second

• Offer yourself as a person by connecting with your team members in a non-work way

• Offer your time with the Take 10 Check-In.

• Show your appreciation by letting your team members know that you value them as a person and their contribution to the team.