Creating Loyal Employees (Entrepreneur.com)

"But why are loyal employees so important--even critical--to the success of your business? Loyal staffers help create a history and a culture of stability; people who've been around awhile know the road, the rules and the “how it’s done around here.” Loyalty reduces costly turnover rates by eliminating the time needed to advertise for new hires, then interview, screen and train them, and wait till they get up to speed. Loyal employees are usually also satisfied, productive employees."

These points below are spot on!

- The important thing to remember is that it's all about you - how you behave, how you treat your employees, how you perform as a manager.

- You've got to prove you have what it takes to get the job done - you've got to be competent, or you'll get no respect.

- You've got to demonstrate integrity in your actions and beliefs.

- Behave consistently with your staff.

- You need to display a willingness to protect your employees and help them save face.

- It's important that you be as open with your employees as possible.