As successful businesses know, good recruitment strategies extend beyond the signing of the contract. How you retain quality employees can often lay the groundwork for a talented, savvy workforce—or, on the other side of the coin, a stagnant one.

Keeping your workforce actively involved in your company is simply good business. It saves money on the cost of rehires and keeps quality talent under one roof—yours. With the rise of what 360Blog describes as “elite employees,” investing in particular employees could yield benefits for years to come. That’s because these professionals demonstrate self-motivation, intelligence, and tact. As the sooth-sayers of businesses predict, a segmenting organizational pattern of businesses will put these elite workers in greater demand than ever.

But motivating an employee base isn’t as simple as flicking a switch. Strategies for engaging employees include developing innovative reward systems and marketing them internally. Give recognition (and prizes) where credit is due. Craft morale-bolstering events. Encourage feedback from your workforce, and seek out and promote innovative thinkers. Of course—this is all easier said than done! Luckily, there are partners (like us) who help bring it all together. In the meantime, take stock of your employee base and encourage engagement.