Employee Retention and Retention Strategies
Employee retention is described as an organization's capacity to prevent employee turnover, or the number of employees who quit their work, either voluntarily or involuntarily, within a given period of time. (Holliday, 2021)
Why Is Employee Retention Important In HR?
Employee retention can save a company's productivity. Workplaces with high retention rates tend to employ more engaged employees, who get more done as a result. Engaged employees are more likely to improve customer relationships, and teams that have had time to gel are also more productive. (Holliday, 2021)
Benefits of Employee Retention
Strategies to Improve Employee Retention
Hire Strategically - Investing in the right hires from the start is critical to ensuring that your recruiting and training investments aren't squandered. Indeed, bad hiring decisions account for 80% of all turnover. You don't want to invest in a new employee only to have them leave after a few months. To avoid misalignment of skills and roles, explain your expectations for the position clearly. During the interview, be on the lookout for potential mismatches in experience and culture. (Paulsen, 2021)
Improve the onboarding experience - Effective onboarding is a critical component of employee retention. Indeed, 40% of employees who do not receive adequate training leave their jobs within a year. Onboarding entails more than just giving employees a tour of the office or training them for a few days. Onboarding should be a year-long process that accomplishes several objectives. Effective onboarding builds on a positive first impression, establishes clear expectations, clarifies policies and benefits, and integrates new employees into the company culture. It also connects new hires with existing team members and allows for long-term planning. (Paulsen, 2021)
Leverage feedback from top to bottom - At all levels of your organization, employee input fosters progress. Employees learn what they are doing well and where they may improve when they receive feedback on a regular basis. Employees are less likely to feel left in the dark when their leaders are transparent, and this reduces the chance of turnover. Additionally, as students progress, the quality of their work will improve. Employees should also be able to provide feedback through a channel set up by their bosses. This aids businesses in their efforts to assist and care for their personnel. To reduce staff turnover, practice active listening, schedule regular 1-on-1 meetings, and use employee surveys. (Paulsen, 2021)
Prioritize recognition - Utilize recognition techniques that make your staff feel valued to retain top talent. This is critical since nearly two-thirds of employees would quit if they didn't feel valued by their manager. Employees who are constantly recognized feel competent and appreciated, making them less likely to look for work elsewhere. (Paulsen, 2021)
Drive employee growth - Giving employees opportunities for growth and development is an excellent way to reduce turnover. According to our research, only 38% of departing employees saw professional growth and career development opportunities for themselves at their organizations. Reduce retention risks by encouraging long-term goal setting, providing coaching and mentoring, and leveraging internal hires whenever possible. Prioritize consistent growth conversations with your employees and be open about available opportunities. (Paulsen, 2021)
Uncover insights from exit surveys - Employee turnover is sometimes unavoidable. Fortunately, you can learn a lot from employees who have decided to leave. Exit surveys can help you get direct feedback from departing employees. Inquire about their reasons for leaving and any suggestions for improvement. This allows you to improve the employee experience for those who stay with your company. (Paulsen, 2021)
The Bottom Line
Employee retention is a big problem for many businesses; successful organizations must understand the necessity of retaining their most productive employees. High turnover results in the loss of valuable employees, who must be replaced at a high cost.
References
Available at: https://www.netsuite.com/portal/resource/articles/human-resources/employee-retention.shtml?mc24943=v2
[Accessed 29 April 2022]
Paulsen (2021) Why Employee Retention is Important [Online]
Available at: https://www.quantumworkplace.com/future-of-work/why-employee-retention-is-important
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