I have been promoted to head a department of 32 people, and will start next month. There has been high turnover for the last 2.5 years despite annual bonuses. I have the impression that they have been left on their own far too long. The former boss said that the staff do not care about the job. They leave office on the dot. I have no idea how should I approach the situation on my very first few days there. Any idea? Thanks.

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