As every employer knows, experienced and effective workers are the lifeblood of a thriving company. Unfortunately, the very skills that make top-tier workers so valuable to your business also make them valuable to other companies, including your competitors. In a competitive job market, it can be difficult to hold on your top talent, but there are some tried-and-true ways to increase employee retention.
Provide Growth Opportunities
Giving quality employees opportunities to grow and learn is a great way to get them to stay with your company. Provide your workers a pathway of advancement or allow them to devote time and energy to projects that they’re passionate about. Additionally, it’s a good idea to offer some type of tuition reimbursement for workers that would like to enhance their professional education.
Create an Open Work Environment
Employees want to feel like they’re part of a team, so do your best to create an open culture around the office. Encourage your workers to speak their minds, give input on a project or offer solutions to help the office run more smoothly. And remember that communication is a two-way street. When dealing with your workers, be clear about goals and expectations, and be as honest and transparent as possible.
Offer Great Perks
A competitive paycheck can certainly help to keep top talent around, but don’t underestimate the importance of perks. Even committed employees want a healthy work/life balance, so offer flexible scheduling, additional PTO and extended maternity/paternity leave. And if you really want to endear yourself to your best workers, then implement a profit sharing plan so that they can directly benefit from the company’s success.
Recognize Good Work
According to experts, many workers leave their jobs because they feel underappreciated. If you want to retain top talent, then you need to show your workers that you value their contributions. Give praise for a job well done but don’t offer empty approval. Be sincere with your employees and show them that they are indispensable to your company.
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