What are you going to change in 2016? What is your new year's resolution? Start working out, eat healthy, find a new hobby, build a relationship, or find a new job? A recent survey by CareerBuilder says that 21% of employees plan to find a new job in 2016. Retaining top talent is crucial to success; on average it costs 20% of a person’s salary to find a replacement for them. Check out the 5 most common reasons people are looking for new employment this year according CareerBuilder.
This is how we keep our employees engaged:
- Communicate on a regular basis. Find out what your employees need to succeed.
- We treat our co-workers like family. We challenge them and care about the outcomes.
- Take the time to train them. Make sure they know what their responsibilities are.
Talk you your employees on a regular basis and see what feedback they have for you. Engage your employees with different activities and benefits; engaging employees isn’t just about increasing compensation. It's talking about your culture and constantly making sure it's aligned with your values.
There is no one-size-fits-all reason as to why employees are looking for new opportunities, so make sure you are evaluating the marketplace or using an external partner to stay competitive will all the benefits that are offered. Are you looking for a new opportunity?
Stephanie Hill
Ejay Oravecz
Samantha Heilman
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