Employee Turnover on the Increase
Employee turnover is starting to increase. Employers need to take steps and prevent losing their loyal and skilled workers now.
George is an industrial engineer. He has been working for the same employer for the past four years. He used to love his job and enjoy going to work. Now he is tired, frustrated and feels cheated. Many of those who have stuck it out with their employers during this recession are deciding it is time to update their resume and start looking for a better job somewhere else.
Over the past few years, employees have grown increasingly unhappy with their jobs and their employers for many reasons. Some feel their employers have cut back too far. Others feel their organization has taken advantage of them. Some have not seen a pay raise, bonus or promotion in years. Their friends are starting to get pay raises, why not them?
With every economic downturn I have seen, the same circle of events repeat itself. The media is sounding more optimistic. Their friends start talking about getting better paying jobs and pay raises. Others leave for better and more interesting career opportunities.
If you are an employer, you need to evaluate your pay and benefits. Insure you minimize job dissatisfaction by providing a competitive work environment. You don’t want to be behind the power curve as the economy grows. Don’t get caught in the trap of thinking it is cheaper to find a replacement for less money.
Sure, employers can find plenty of people willing to take a job for less. But the cost of replacing a skilled employee is far more expensive than most realize.
In general, there are five important areas that lead to employee turnover and low job satisfaction.
• Poor match between the person and the job
• Poor fit with the organizational climate and culture
• Poor alignment between pay and performance
• Poor connections between the individual, their coworkers and the supervisor
• Poor opportunities for growth and advancement
Cost of Employee Turnover
The cost of attracting, recruiting, hiring, training and getting new people up to speed is tremendously more costly as well as more wasteful than most realize. Studies from the Gallup organization show employees who have an above average attitude toward their work will generate 38 percent higher customer satisfaction scores, 22 percent higher productivity and 27 percent higher profits for their companies.
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BEST PRACTICES
Trip to Headquarters Company
Denon Electronics offers an all-expense paid trip to their headquarters in Japan, for the employee and their family. They have lunch with CEOs, tour the factories, and have a guided tour of the city by employees. Employees nominate the winner of this coveted award.
Staff Speaks Newsletter
The Lutheran Social Services of Mid-America have a large organization, which spans three states. They have begun a Staff Speaks article in their monthly newsletter.
They choose an employee from each of their four affiliates, and provide name, length of time employed at their organization, title, and a brief description of job duties. Then they ask them a ‘fun’ question each month, such as ‘If you could be anyone/do anything else professionally, who/what would it be?’ They take their picture, and include it with their info. This allows their staff to get to know others throughout the organization who they may not meet, or have opportunity for interaction.
Spot Program
Abbott Laboratories have implemented the ‘spot’ program. Anyone can give a ‘spot’ award. The award comes with a designated gift certificate (usually $25) to a variety of stores. At the end of each quarter, the spot awards are collected and placed in a drawing. The winner is pulled out, and they get an extra vacation day.
TOOLS AND RESOURCES
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Customer Service Training Video Library
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401 Proven Ways To Retain Your Best Employees
This book is packed with loads of practical advice, tips, case studies, suggestions and examples that not only retain, but also engage and make your people as productive as possible. Unique from other books on the market today, it provides tried and true practices that will quickly transform your place of business. The book is divided into eight sections, each focusing on a key element of employee retention.
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