You’ve nurtured the candidate relationship and made the offer. They accept. Yay! Now the real work begins. How do you keep employees, in a highly competitive labor market? As in most relationships, communication is key. Start early and communicate often. Consider touchpoints through the critical first two years: Welcome the New Hire One month 6 months 1 year 18 months 2 years The pace and sequence of information will vary based on your specific culture and team structure, but the effort wil ...