WorkLife April 2017 | Page 5

CONTENTS NUMBER CRUNCH 22 IN CONVERSATION WITH 6 METRICS TO MEASURE Getting a handle on the numbers is paramount to running an efficient organisation CASE STUDY 31 ERRORS BY EMPLOYERS Learn about the common misconceptions by leaders from Lucy Adams, former HRD of the BBC LEARNING 24 NEXT STAGE LTD How one care business turned its 58% labour turnover rate around through creative staff engagement MANAGEMENT 26 OFFICE ROMANCES Relationships in the workplace can quickly go from love to hate, so should they be permitted? 32 THE FINANCIAL COST OF DISENGAGEMENT What is the value of investing in employees? 36 PERKS, PAY RISES OR BOTH? What do employees prefer and how do employers decide? 37 TOP TIPS FOR EMPLOYEE HAPPINESS Here are some cost-effective and easy to implement tips