Chevonne, Creating an evironment which communicates to the employee that they are valued by the supervisor, the department, and the company, will lessen the negativity that some employees may exhibit. I hope that many employees are staying because they want to and not because they have no choice. Employment should fill more than a financial need. Granted, as the economy continues to show improvement, more options may open up but that, of course, is not a guarantee for every employee. Employee satisfaction surveys can provide management with an indication of what needs to improve in order to retain employees who are satisfied with where they work, what they do, and with whom they work. Dr. Patricia Kapper