If your employees make New Year’s resolutions, then one might be to find a new job. Sure, some turnover is good for any organization. But having a large number of top people leave can hinder your business success in 2015 and beyond. How can you keep your best employees engaged, happy – and on staff this year? Here are some tips:
Create an open relationship.
If your star people face punishment for giving you the facts, then they’re not going to stick around long. Instead, create a healthy workplace by encouraging employees to come to you with issues, concerns, and questions. Develop open relationships with your staff so they don’t think they’ll be penalized if they raise an objection or an issue about their job.
Create opportunity.
As one of the top staffing firms in South Florida, Future Force can tell you that the best people don’t want to stay in the same positions year after year. They want to learn new skills and grow into new opportunities. If your company doesn’t offer the ability to advance, then you’ll have to expect your most talented staff will leave eventually. If that’s the case, look for other ways to re-engage your people, such as through mentoring programs, continuing education classes and training seminars.
Create rewards.
People should be rewarded for hard work and good results. Pay raises are one way to do that. But there are other, less expensive options as well. From hand-written thank you notes for a job well done, to extra vacation days and flex time, there are plenty of ways you can show your appreciation to your staff without taking a huge bite out of your budget.
Create a healthy work life balance.
Of course there are times when employees may need to work extra hours to meet a deadline or complete an important project. However, if employees are generally feeling overworked, then they’re going to jump ship at the first opportunity. That’s why it’s important for you to look for ways to improve work life balance for your staff. Whether it’s through more flexible workplace hours or wellness programs, you’ll reduce stress and improve loyalty to your company.
You can’t ever guarantee your best employees won’t leave, even if your company is a great place to work. However, when you take steps like the ones above, you can certainly reduce the chances of top talent moving onto better opportunities.
Has your company experienced turnover lately? Need expert help filling a critical position? Call Future Force. As one of the top staffing firms in South Florida, we can help you hire skilled, dependable employees on a full-time, part-time or temporary basis and ensure they get up to speed – and productive – as soon as possible. Contact Future Force today to learn more.