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Why all those who quit are normally good employees? Here’s 8 reasons why! It is not all difficult to retain a good, hard-working employee in Singapore. The Lion City has an excellent working environment, salary packages are attractive and rank high up in Asia. But just why big companies will often force employees out of the door? Just why good employees leave? Well, because they simply know their talent can be realized somewhere else. If companies can’t provide a harmonious workplace, it won’t be hard to see why they can’t hold on to the talented employees. A consultancy report from CEB said that usually 33% of top-ranked employees normally have this conflict with their employers and would have started seeking for greener pastures just few weeks into their job! Once a company loses the heart of their top-ranked employees, the group will not just choose to say I QUIT! They will also lose interest in their job. Mr Michael E. Kibler from Corporate Balance Concepts INC, an employee coaching firm, has been researching why employees quit their companies. He attributes this to “executive brownout”. To put it simply, no battery already! Staff affected by this phenomenon become disengaged, demotivated and lose interest in their jobs. The more usual symptoms will be disengagement, discontent and lethargy. On the surface, their job performance is not bad, but they are secretly going downhill, and the exit door is where they are headed. Companies who want to avoid this from happening can try to avoid these 8 workplace practices, which normally get under the skin of top-rated employees. #1. Don’t put up too much rules Yes. Simple as that. Don’t make it like a school, where there are even restrictions on meal times and toilet breaks. Employees feel restrained simply by that and the doubts will start to creep in. All are working professionals, not little children! #2. All are equal In the eyes of the law, all are equal. But it shouldn’t be the same at a workplace. The elite will feel left out should the boss treat all equally. They will think that all the rewards and benefits they deserve aren’t any different from those who have poor work performance. #3. Enduring poor work performance If a company doesn’t act in helping an employee snap out from poor performance, such as sending him for courses, he will soon drag down the whole organization. The company got to solve this problem fast and not act blur. #4. Non acknowledgment of the talented ones Who doesn’t like to be recognized for the hard work put in? It is just like the Employee of the Month plaque you see in fast food restaurants. Seriously, this is the best thing a company can do if they are already not handing out 13th month bonus! #5. Show some love, lah! A relationship between company and employee is like watering a plant. If you don’t give it TLC (Tender, Love, Care), how do you expect it to grow. You must show care and concern for your employee! Remember, they are not robots! They are made of flesh and blood! #6. Future When distributing work, give them a perspective on how this will help in their career advancement. Don’t just simply shove them work and give them deadline! #7. Let them pursue other interests! Google normally gives out 20% of an employee’s worktime to let them pursue their own interest, and this should be of beneficial value to the company. It is vital as employees will enter a FLOW mentality. It is one that allows employees to enjoy their work, and expand their capability. #8. Make the workplace interesting If employees can’t enjoy sticking around a workplace, the company really got to start thinking. Ever heard of the saying, all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy? Go Google HQ find out, look into their HQ, see how fun it is to work there! To sum it up, a good company shouldn’t be sending out terse notices all the time. They should learn to mix heavy work with great fun. That is the ultimate recipe to a conducive work environment.

Just curious and wanna find out where you guys normally wash your car? Where is a good car wash that you always go to or wash yourself? I see alot of nice nice Exotic car especially, their paintworks is very nice, just wanna know usually where those car got wash. I don't think these are petrol kiosk handwash standards. For me, i will go to JB near NY Hotel there, thought their wash is quite thorough but it's abit troublesome to go in. I found another one at Sin Ming Autopoint which is quite ok too.

Typically no T.C Hyundai vs Honda (The Most powerful Japanese) Hyundai Elantra 1.6 (130bhp) vs Civic 1.6 (125bhp) Hyundai i45 2.0 (166bhp) vs Civic 2.0(155bhp) ...... ......

Care to share how much yr neighbourhood 24 hrs clinic normally charges you? For me, I used to pay about $100 for consultation plus medications. I went to Khoo Teck Puat Hospital last nite and was charged $85 as consultation fee and realised that most govennment hospitals A & E charges are between $80 to $95. In A & E, young docs (Houseman) attend to you while in 24 hrs clinics, you are taken care by the more experienced docs. Pls share your experiences here.

Understand that the scangauge II comes with many gauges to monitor the engine's health. However, it's only limited to 4 gauges per set. So my question is, what are the recommended gauges you guys normally see? In terms of engine's health, what is the gauges best for monitoring? MAP? CWT/FWT? FIA/CIA? LOD? TPS? VLT? I already have water/fuel temp gauges and vacumn gauges.

I kena bang by Motorcycle last week before my business trip. The workshop ask me claim lost of use or Rental car. Since I out of town - I opt for Lost of Use. Normally how much is the payout for Lose of Use / Day ??

Hi jus wondering normally where do u guys install those strip bars? some on dashboard some at door panel...any one got pics to show?

Hi all, I am wondering taht with the current high petrol price, will people think twice when getting or upgrade to a bigger car. Or nobody care how much is petrol price since people who driving a Cat B people should be able to afford high petrol price? Appreciate your feedback and opinion.

Hi guys, wana check with you? Do you all wax your car once a month, or every 3 months? What would be a good timeframe so as not to spoil the paintwork? After waxing your car, normally will u all just use water to "wash" or shampoo again maybe say a week later? Beginner at detailing job hence would like to find out more. Thanks!

11/17/2002 UPDATE: Erick's sets another new world record!!! 10.24 @ 128 mph This Civic coupe built by Erick's Racing is powered by a 2.1 liter B18C1 (GS-R) engine that uses TODA camshafts, valve springs, and campulleys to run the quarter mile in 10.59 seconds @ 127mph, the fastest time ever for a normally aspirated Honda engine. What's even more impressive is this engine uses a Hondata ECU, stock ignition system right down to the ignition wires, and a GS-R intake manifold. The engine itself retains the stock stroke and doesn't use any deck plates to increase stroke.

anyone has experience in the addition of low pressure turbo charger to cars that do not have turbo charging? does adding a turbo, even running in low boost, damage the engine and its associated systems?