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  • Published: 18 May 2021
  • ISBN: 9781523089352
  • Imprint: Berrett-Koehler
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 336
  • RRP: $55.00

Love 'Em or Lose 'Em, Sixth Edition

Getting Good People to Stay



This sixth edition of the number one bestselling employee-retention book in the world (over 750,000 copies sold) puts a new emphasis on diversity and inclusion but keeps the same appealing format: twenty-six simple strategies from A to Z.

This sixth edition of the number one bestselling employee retention book in the world (over 800,000 copies sold) puts a new emphasis on diversity and inclusion but keeps the same appealing format: twenty-six simple strategies from A to Z.

Despite booms and busts, technology advances, talent wars, layoffs, and even a global pandemic, people want what they’ve always wanted. Employees want—and now expect—meaningful work, supportive bosses, regular recognition, and a chance to learn and grow. And managers want their amazing people to stay—for at least a little while longer. For two decades, this Wall Street Journal bestseller—over 800,000 sold—has offered twenty-six simple strategies, from A to Z, that managers can use to address their employees’ real concerns and keep them engaged. 

The authors have gone over every word of the previous edition, revising, updating, and streamlining. This edition includes a timely focus on diversity and inclusion in every chapter. For example, chapter 6 focuses on family. Different cultures view family responsibilities differently, so the authors address how to take that into consideration when a treasured employee asks for extended leave to care for a grandparent. And a new section called “Conversations That Count” offers discussion questions for sparking deeper conversation around the topics in the book. 

This new edition will ensure that Love ’Em or Lose ’Em will continue to help managers all over the world create a supportive workplace culture so they can fight burnout and keep the people they can least afford to lose.

  • Published: 18 May 2021
  • ISBN: 9781523089352
  • Imprint: Berrett-Koehler
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 336
  • RRP: $55.00

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Praise for Love 'Em or Lose 'Em, Sixth Edition

Praise for Love 'Em or Lose 'Em, 5th edition
"To be a great team, you need outstanding players. The authors show you how to engage your outstanding players and keep them on your team for a long time."
--Mike Krzyzewski, Head Coach, Duke University Basketball

"As a global resource in Marriott's engagement strategy, Kaye and Jordan-Evans once again provide a powerful, globally inclusive book that is both impactful and relevant . . . practical, associate-centric ideas that work!"
--Steve Bauman, Vice President, Global Learning Deployment, Marriott International

"If you need a practical and effective way to retain and engage your talent, look no further than Love 'Em or Lose 'Em: the A to Z for managers and leaders who care about their employees enough to take action that delivers results.."
--Andrew Buckingham, Head of Global Learning and Development, Genzyme UK