Employees resigning on mass, or a large number of staff quitting in close succession can be extremely disruptive for a business and difficult to navigate. This is especially so in sectors where competition for top talent is fierce.

So, what are some key steps your business can take when it comes to staff retention?

Staff Retention Take-Aways

1. Think about your workplace culture

Having a positive workplace culture is important to many employees and for some, can make the difference between deciding whether to stay or go. If employees are treated with dignity and respect, feel valued, supported and have strong bonds with their colleagues they are less likely to wish to leave as they will feel comfortable and confident in the workplace.

2. Consider development and progression opportunities

Many employees have career aspirations and if they can see a long term future with an organisation it’s more likely to encourage them to stay. Providing opportunities to develop and progress such as internal or external training, mentoring or a chance to try a new project / task can help employees to feel fulfilled and motivated. Remember, when it comes to development and promotion opportunities it’s important to treat all employees fairly.

3. Reduce the risk of avoidable conflict

It’s important to ensure that those with people management responsibilities are appropriately trained to help them in dealing with employee related matters. It can be difficult to know how to handle employee relations issues and HR matters, particularly if a manager is inexperienced or is under time or other pressures. This can lead to mistakes being made, avoidable disputes or unnecessary friction with employees which can cause or contribute to staff retention issues.

Whether its matters such as managing working hours, addressing employee grievances or dealing with performance, if managers have appropriate training and support in tackling issues it can help to ensure that employees are dealt with fairly and appropriately which can contribute to positive workplace relations and reduce the risk of employment tribunal claims.

Kingfisher Professional Services Ltd can provide bespoke training on a variety of employment law topics such as general employment law training for managers, poor performance, disciplinaries and grievances and equal opportunities as an additional service. If you are interested in training for your organisation, please do not hesitate to contact us so we can discuss a tailor made option to suit your needs.

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