Boost employee satisfaction levels and staff retention.
Employees who leave abruptly can hurt a business’ growth, especially as a start-up company. What’s more, finding a replacement, interviewing, hiring, and training can cost a lot more than time and money. It may affect other employees, triggering negativity at work. When one employee walks out the door, others may question if they should follow suit.
Smart business owners should hone in on their employee retention strategies. Here’s how to get started.
Hire Selectively
The best way to ensure someone will stay with your company for a while is to hire the right person! This is easier said than done. Luckily, the interview process can narrow it down to loyal candidates and those who may bounce around from job to job. Consider things like diligence, attitude, and integrity among other things like academic qualification, skills, and experience.
Pay Them Right
If other companies are offering more for the same skill set, it’s no wonder employees will up and leave. Keep a tab on industry compensation standards and structure bonuses and benefits well. Be careful when taking away small perks, as this could negatively impact employee morale.
Offer Flexible Work Schedules
These days, individuals are busy people. Ensure that employees are well prepared to do what their job requires, such as travel, late nights, vacations, and so on. Be willing to consider offering a flexible work schedule, work from home days, or a telecommute system for employees who prove themselves.
Provide a Comfortable Work Culture
Provide ample training and support to new hires until they can manage on their own. Support your team when necessary and encourage employee bonding and interaction.
Be Generous with Recognition
Many employees leave companies because they feel neglected and replaceable. To tackle this, always praise your staff for a job well done, and give feedback for those who need improvement. Think about different strategies to reward your employees when you cannot do it with money. Believe it or not, but a simple thank you note can do wonders!
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