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Dick Finnegan definitely has his finger on the pulse of what it takes to retain top talent. Even in today's declining economy, top performers can and will walk out the door if their job isn't meeting their career expectations. Dick is insightful in his assessment of why people leave and what it takes to retain them. The seven retention strategies he has developed have true merit and are right on the money. This book makes a fresh and compelling case for a beefier talent retention model that is built on the very foundation of any business's process, strategy and outcomes. . . . Relevant and timely in the healthcare industry. . . . Finnegan's work is a rare example of sound theory meeting pragmatic, easily implemented tactics. If you're serious about reducing employee turnover, read this book. Dick Finnegan has written an eminently practical book based on his deep experience and hard-won wisdom. He knows that a top-down, management-owned process is what works, and he has provided the road map. The Zappos culture is based on the dedication of our employees to our core values. Finnegan's book provides straightforward tactics and best practices that can be useful for companies looking to hold on to the dedication and enthusiasm of their employees.--Tony Hsleh, CEO, Zappos.com Worried about talent walking out the door? Finnegan offers fresh thinking for solving the turnover problem in any economy.--Patricia O Connell, Management Editor, BusinessWeeK Dick Finnegan's new book, Rethinking Retention in Good Times and Bad, is a timely publication. While retaining your best employees is always important for every business enterprise, today's difficult economy makes this book a must-read. Full of practical, useful advice, this book can put you to work today to improve retention of your most valued employees. It not only shows you where to look to identify retention problems in your organization, it guides you through the steps for developing the strategies and tactics tailored to meet your company's specific needs. This not a book just for HR professionals - anyone who manages people will benefit from the insights presented here. Dick Finnegan is a true expert on turnover. He understands what causes it, and, more importantly, what individual effective steps a company can take based on its culture to reduce it.--Mary Steele, Director of Executive Compensation, Delta Airlines

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Richard Finnegan is President of Finnegan Mackenzie, a firm specializing in cutting employee turnover. He is recognized by executives across people management professions as a leading thinker and advisor on employee retention.

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