One thing we know to be true as recruiters in Boston. Making a bad hire can be a costly experience for an organization. From the talent acquisition phase to getting that new staff member up and running, there are a number of resources that you need to make a new hire.
If that new staff member is not a good fit, you may have to start the recruiting process all over again. And that takes time and other resources. Not to mention the loss in productivity for your company.
Having a system to increase employee retention is a not only a smart way to keep employees but it can save your organization countless resources. And while we could write a book on ways to create an inviting workplace, here are just a few things to keep in mind so you can keep your staff happy and productive.
Culture:
It really is important to have a culture that not only encourages people to want to come to work but also fosters creativity. Showing your staff that they can contribute ideas to the overall success of your organization makes them feel part of the bigger picture. Not listening to your staff or diminishing idea after idea can slowly erode a collaborative culture and will ultimately cause you to keep hiring.
Get Feedback:
We don’t see organizations doing enough of this. Regular feedback, as painful as it can be sometimes is critical to retaining staff. Disregarding that feedback can be even worse. Your talent is an asset to your organization. If that talent is committed to doing their job, but they don’t feel appreciated, you’ll lose them to another well-run organization.
Work Life Balance:
Depending on the type of industry you are in, it really makes sense to offer some balance to your team members. Demanding that staff be in the office from 8:00am to 6:00pm with no flexibility is a thing of the past for many organizations. Work life balance comes in many forms including flex time, paid time off, telecommuting, comp days for working weekends and other forms. Whatever you choose to implement in your organization, review your work life balance policies on a regular basis.
Contract HR:
If you’re a growing organization and you’re not quite at the point where you have a full human resources department, retaining a contract HR professional is a great alternative. That contract HR pro can help you fill the gaps of a traditional HR department and address any needs and issues that come up with your staff. They can also help you with employee retention programs and help you bridge the gap you may be facing in a growing company.
If your organization is looking at ways to increase employee retention, contact our team today. We can help implement a program as well as place one of our skilled contract HR professionals in your company.
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