There is a widening mismatch between the job environment employees want — and now expect — and the one their organizations have. That’s the finding of conversations we’ve had with top executives of dozens of companies over the last several months, multiple global surveys we’ve conducted to learn what employees want, and our examination of 20 years of data on the expectations and workplace satisfaction of 800,000 employees from a wide range of industries and job categories.
6 Strategies to Boost Retention Through the Great Resignation
Are you giving people a good reason to stay?
November 15, 2021
Summary.
With employees jumping ship in record numbers in the United States, companies are facing a talent crunch. One HR strategy they should embrace is to make themselves so attractive that employees won’t want to leave. These six measures can help accomplish that: (1) add monetary incentives for staying, (2) provide better career opportunities, (3) elevate the company’s purpose, (4) prioritize culture and connection, (5) take better care of employees and their families, and (6) embrace flexibility.
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