Keeping good people is cheaper than replacing them.
Engagement is not a survey score. It is whether your best people can see a reason to still be here in two years. Nine practical moves for a company without an HR department.
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Nine chapters on keeping the people you already hired.
Every one of these is something you can start this month. No platform to buy, no programme to launch.
Introduction
There’s more to the game than just playing a good offense. You have to play defense too by working hard to retain the great employees.
Supply the Right Tools
From updating protocols and processes to supplying the right equipment and software systems, it is important for employers to constantly be aware of what it is that their employees need to succeed.
Manager-Employee Relationship
The relationship between a manager and each individual employee has a direct impact on employee engagement.
Friends at Work
Camaraderie can have a tremendous impact on both productivity and turnover. 56% of new hires feel that having a buddy or mentor would help them become more productive faster.
Career Advancement
One of the best ways to drive employee engagement is to offer career advancement within the company. It is so important for employees to never feel stagnant in their career.
Learning and Development Opportunities
Everyone learns differently, and each employee has individual goals for their personal development. A one-size-fits-all approach just won’t cut it in today’s workforce.
Learn to Listen to Employees
It is so important to do temperature checks with your employees to see how they are doing in the workplace.
Rewards and Recognition
People are hardwired to neurologically crave rewards. Rewards activate the limbic brain, send a rush of dopamine, and compel us to repeat rewarding behaviors.
Conclusion
As an employer, it is your responsibility to make sure that your employees have the motivation and support necessary on a daily basis.
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