You used creative techniques to hire your new, good employees. Now let’s look at some creative techniques to keep good employees.
We're hearing time and again right now that leaders find good employees, but they aren’t lasting. Whether there’s a “great resignation” or not, the main reasons that cause an employee to leave are still the same. Research says:
1. 75% of people leave their jobs because of bad management.
2. Another reason they leave is for more money.
3. Finally, another top reason people leave is because of a bad work culture.
You can keep these from being the reasons people leave your company.
With these reasons in mind, here’s a few thinking-outside-the-box
ways to keep your employees.
Immediate and thorough onboarding process
The first day is vital for every employee. It’s so important that a new employee feels valued, respected and like they’ve joined a positive work environment. An effective onboarding process might include a company overview presentation, an in-depth team introduction, a team lunch, and a CEO meet-and-greet. Take extra measures to make sure that your new employee feels like they belong as soon as they arrive.
Build trust by giving extra responsibilities
Don’t fall into the mindset that more responsibilities is a negative. Instead, consider that this shows your employee you
trust them and want them to take on more in a leadership capacity.
Famed digital agency Big Spaceship offers food for thought. Employees at Big Spaceship are encouraged to operate more-or-less autonomously, as experts in their own domain. This drives them to own their responsibilities and challenge themselves, ultimately contributing to better teamwork and more concern for company bottom-line.
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