11.   For another, it makes good business sense in a tight labor market to retain good workers who might leave if meshing their work and religious lives becomes difficult.

12.   Hudson said that in normal circumstances, its chaplaincies, which complement its other employee assistance programs, help retain workers and make some more productive.

13.   However, many companies outside the technology marketplace are using options to attract and retain workers in the current low-unemployment, high-competition job market.

14.   In an effort to retain experienced workers, the company allowed employees to bid for mailroom positions.

15.   Keeping employees content in their jobs by easing their commute is a big priority for companies trying to attract and retain workers.

16.   Most important, the unemployment rate has fallen so low that businesses may have to raise wages to retain workers, which could spark inflation.

17.   Nine tailors and seamstresses were fired because it is cheaper to retain non-union workers with no benefits.

18.   One of the biggest arguments for options is that they help companies retain good workers and provide an incentive for employees to increase their productivity.

19.   Personnel experts say the best way to retain skilled workers is to continually check that salaries are competitive and make sure individual employees feel challenged and appreciated.

20.   Smaller companies said they are having difficulty recruiting and retaining workers, since domestic sales are weak.