"As well as substantial additional recruitment the details of which will be announced in the context of our budget, we want to see the smart redeployment of existing officers through initiatives such as the civilianisation of certain duties and improved retention, " he said.

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Green Dot said the deal will give the company improved customer acquisition and retention, drive the adoption of new banking and payment products targeted to new segments of consumers, and provide the opportunity for Green Dot to become a leader in mobile wallets, rewards and payment solutions at retailers.

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In reality, there are a variety of benefits for an organization, from brand building, to staff retention, and even improved client stickiness.

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To conclude, firms that had implemented a bunch of family-friendly practices fared well as a result of the increased employee retention, citizenship behavior, and improved work attitudes, but the amount of money they had to spent on the practices exactly equaled the financial benefits that resulted from them.

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As noted by The State of Corporate Citizenship in the United States 2009, The Hitachi Foundation and Boston College, a good reputation is increasingly linked to bottom line benefits such as improved sales, license to operate, employee morale and productivity, and retention of top talent.

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