Intern appreciation is the cornerstone of employee retention

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Being an intern is an unforgettable stage in an employee’s career, but how employers choose to manage their young talent determines whether it’s for the right reasons. 

More than 80% of employees feel that recognition affects their motivation to succeed at work, according to a survey from software company Nectar, and 87% said it plays a critical part in employee satisfaction — so much so that 71% agreed that receiving more recognition would keep them from leaving. And while they may not be full-time employees, employers should assume their interns feel the same way.  

Paola Peralta
Associate Editor

Paola Peralta is an Associate Editor at Employee Benefit News and has been with the team for five years. She is a proud UCF journalism graduate who got her start through a Dow Jones News Fund … Read full bio


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