The entrance is noticed, but the exit is remembered. I once heard someone share that a person can be with an organization for decades, but ultimately, they will judge that entire experience based on their last three months. It seemed ridiculous at first, and then I thought about it, and that is totally how I felt in my roles.  And if you treat those people with respect and appreciation while they are there and as they transition into the next phase of their lives, they become your biggest advocates and your best recruiters. Want to become better at recruiting new staff? Focus on how you retain and treat the staff that is currently there. That reputation will become your best recruiting tool.