21 signs you're about to lose your best employee

1. There's a change in their appearance
2. You hear other companies are interested in them
3. They start taking more time off
4. They show a drop off in any interest in work
5. They were recently passed over for a promotion or a raise they deserved
6. They lack a sense of humour
7. You can read it in their body language and facial expressions
8. They seem distant
9. They've been demoted
10. There's a noted change in attitude
11. There are changes in their behaviour
12. They're underpaid
13. They tell you about major changes on the home front
14. Their productivity drops
15. They approach conflict differently
16. They're uncomfortable discussing long-term projects and deadlines
17. Colleagues tell you they think something's going on
18. They stay under the communications radar
19. Their schedule suddenly changes
20. You inquire about possible issues, but get little feedback
21. You have a bad gut feeling.

Recently, Business Grapevine reported on seven of the most dramatic job resignations we’d ever come across – including pouring milkshake over a customer’s head. Read the entire list here.