Employee retention strategies

Topics include: staff retention, employee turnover, employee motivation and more.

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Don't be scared of the Four Day Work Week
Why Employers Shouldn’t be Scared of the Four Day Work Week
Guest Article – Peter Dowd MP The Covid19 pandemic led many to reconsider the future of work. We now know that the way we work and how we work can look different. We know that, and if employers want to retain and recruit the best talent, they should listen. There is an overwhelming demand for...
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How can flexible work improve your recruitment and retention?
The workforce wants flexible work policies. A 2022 WorkMonitor study by Randstad found that 41% of Millennials and 40% of Gen Z workers would not accept a job if it did not provide workplace flexibility. Flexible working is not just ‘working from home’. You will have more opportunities to make better hires if you can be flexible about...

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Why Employers Shouldn’t be Scared of the Four Day Work Week

Guest Article – Peter Dowd MP The Covid19 pandemic led many to reconsider the future of work. We now know that the way we work and how we work can look different. We know that, and if employers want to retain and recruit the best talent, they should listen. There is an overwhelming demand for…

How can flexible work improve your recruitment and retention?

The workforce wants flexible work policies. A 2022 WorkMonitor study by Randstad found that 41% of Millennials and 40% of Gen Z workers would not accept a job if it did not provide workplace flexibility. Flexible working is not just ‘working from home’. You will have more opportunities to make better hires if you can be flexible about…

Eco-friendly office: key to attracting and retaining staff

An eco-friendly office is key to attracting and retaining staff Environmental initiatives have never been more prevalent with two in three Brits admitting to changing their habits to become ‘greener’, but while most individuals are aware of what they can do in the home, the workplace is a different matter. Almost three quarters (73 percent)…

How do I keep my staff motivated during a pay freeze?

Many companies face the paradox of needing to cut costs just to stay afloat whilst at the same time maintaining high performance levels amongst staff.

What is the ideal employee turnover rate?

Companies usually see employees leaving as a bad thing, but there is an argument that employees sticking around for too long can be just as damaging.

Should I try and persuade an employee who has resigned to stay?

When an employee tells you they’re leaving it’s tempting to pull out all the stops to try and get them to change their mind, which may not always be beneficial.

How do I construct an employee development plan?

If you’re thinking of a development plan then you first need to get employees to provide input into their plan before you can put it into action.

How can I reduce staff turnover?

You’ve put a lot of effort into getting the right people in your business and the last thing you want them to do is leave.

Why do good employees leave?

Every company has their golden apples, but often these are the employees who are most likely to move on.

How do I manage an employee departure?

Good preparation will mean an easy transition period and a smooth ‘bedding in’ period for the replacement.

How do I manage an employee’s probation period?

A probation period gives you some time to make sure that the selection you made for your vacancy was the right choice.