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It all comes down to keeping your employees happy and motivated.
January 7, 2024
Do you know that over 4 million US workers quit in May 2023 alone? A Work Institute Retention report notes that 35% of employees may leave their jobs each year. After all, the rise of remote work has given employees a more comprehensive range of potential employers to consider than ever.
In light of the above, organizations need to develop a range of employee engagement strategies and other HR best practices to impact employee retention positively.
With competitive benefit offerings, fostering a culture of recognition, and other vital techniques, you can boost your retention efforts in 2024 and beyond.
A comprehensive compensation package can incentivize employees to join your team and reduce turnover rates. This entails:
The COVID-19 pandemic drastically changed how employees value work. Employees increasingly cite work-life balance as the reason for considering new jobs or have refused opportunities.
To promote work-life balance, consider offering the following:
Studies reveal that a robust benefits package is crucial to attracting, engaging, and retaining talent. Hence, devise a comprehensive employee benefits program that meets your employees’ needs and tempts them to stay. This includes:
Further, ensure that you revisit your benefits package every few years, considering your staff’s changing needs and any new offerings that may be available.
A Brandon Hall Group report found organizations that prioritize employee recognition are 41% more likely to experience increased employee retention. This underscores the importance of recognizing and rewarding the contributions and achievements of employees. In this regard, consider:
Providing your employees access to professional development opportunities also makes them happier and more likely to stay with your company. A 2022 McKinsey study notes a lack of career development and advancement as the most common reason for quitting a job. So, consider the following employee development initiatives:
Another critical employee retention strategy is creating a positive work climate that your employees want to be part of. Glassdoor’s Mission & Culture Survey reveals that a company’s culture matters significantly to job seekers (77% said they would consider a company’s culture) and employees staying in their jobs. Nearly 64% of employees cited good company culture as one of the main reasons they continue working for their current employer.
To develop a great company culture, ensure to do the following:
Remember, some employees will inevitably leave your company sooner than you’d like. However, the least you can do is make their decision difficult by giving them an exceptional experience. And suppose those employees leave knowing they were valued and treated fairly. In that case, they will likely say great things about your organization and might even return to work for you one day.
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