You’ve worked hard to find your staff. You’ve spent countless hours posting job openings, interviewing and on-boarding all the right workers. So after all that time—and time, as they say, is money—you want to hold onto your talent. In fact, employee retention should be one of your most important goals, and you should have a plan in place to ensure your business holds onto top talent. Here’s what you can do.
Improve Employee Retention With These 3 Strategies
Maintain Two-Way Communication
Employees don’t like being left in the dark, and workers—especially the most motivated and productive amongst your staff—wants to feel that their contributions are making a difference. You can keep the lines of communication open with your employees by keeping them up to date with the company’s strategies and plans. Have regular staff meetings to explain what is happening and when, so your worker are clued in to the “big picture.” Also, ask your workers for their opinions and take them into consideration. If someone has a good idea for how to improve processes, policies or projects, etc., implement their suggestion. In these ways, you’re fully utilizing your talent and giving them greater job satisfaction at the same time.
Conduct Performance Reviews and Establish Goals
Workers want to know how they’re doing so they can keep up the good work or make changes to improve. For this reason, you should conduct regular performance reviews and give plenty of constructive feedback, but also praise when it’s deserved. A key to employee longevity is having something to work towards, so help you staff establish long-term career goals. Then, provide the support your employees need to work towards those goals. This could include career mentoring, additional training or continuing education classes.
Offer Incentives
Everyone loves prizes. The thrill of victory is that much sweeter when it comes with money, time off, gift cards, etc., and plenty of recognition. If you give your staff something to work towards, it can help to improve their motivation and will also show them that you appreciate all of their hard work.
Invest in Your Company’s Future
Your employees are the life blood of your business, and any effort you can make to retain them is well worth your time. Always remember that if you build a company that is a great place to work, you’ll find great workers flocking towards is—and sticking around.
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