{"id":9093,"date":"2023-03-31T19:53:12","date_gmt":"2023-03-31T19:53:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/affinityhrgroup.com\/?p=9093"},"modified":"2023-09-21T15:32:07","modified_gmt":"2023-09-21T15:32:07","slug":"employee-retention-ideas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theworkplaceadvisors.com\/employee-retention-ideas\/","title":{"rendered":"Employee Retention Ideas"},"content":{"rendered":"
Most employers have felt the impacts of the tight labor market. Employees have been resigning at a rate of over 4 million per month for over a year. Low unemployment rates continue across the country. The labor market participation rates are reduced by 8 million employees due to factors like COVID, immigration, and employees who have left the workforce.<\/span><\/p>\n Adding to this, the impacts of replacing an existing employee can run up to 2 times that position\u2019s salary and result in lost productivity as well as lower morale from other employees while that position remains open.<\/span><\/p>\n All of these factors make retaining current employees a proactive measure employers should prioritize in 2023 and beyond.<\/span><\/p>\n While the possibilities are unlimited as to what you can offer and what your employees will find valuable, here are some ideas to consider depending on your workforce, goals, and budget:<\/span><\/p>\n Compensation<\/b><\/p>\n Consideration<\/span><\/i>: While there may be a positive impact to increased wages or salaries at first, the impact may be short-lived once the increase is divided per paycheck or has been long-spent. This is especially pronounced given the increasing costs of living that many employees face.<\/span><\/p>\n Benefits<\/b><\/p>\n Considerations: <\/span><\/i>Employees value protections that fit their life; however, different employees have different needs so it will be harder to find a one-size-fits-all solution. Better coverage often means more cost to the company and maybe the employees which may limit options and participation. Also, new or changing benefit plans usually require more time and effort to research and implement.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Time Off<\/b><\/p>\n Considerations: <\/span><\/i>Small time off policies can be easier and quicker to implement and may give more impact throughout the year as they help employees with their work-life balance. However, different employees will value different time off. And, you need to make sure that this time off can be balanced with meeting operational demands.<\/span><\/p>\n Perks<\/b><\/p>\n Consideration: <\/span><\/i>These efforts can help employees balance their work and life demands. Some of these are low-cost and can be implemented easily, but you may need to combine with other offerings for all employees to find some value.<\/span><\/p>\n As you can see, there are numerous and varied efforts you can take to try to retain your employees \u2013 some quick and inexpensive, others are more costly and take more time to coordinate.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Critical steps in creating an effective retention strategy:<\/b><\/p>\n While spontaneous perks are great, retention is not a one-time fix. It must be a strategy that is developed and changed as needed to reflect workforce trends, company needs, and your employees as individuals.<\/span><\/p>\n A final thought<\/b>:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n While you may not be able to find one perfect solution that all employees value, the fact that you are making an effort to show your employees your appreciation may be the best retention strategy there is. A simple and personal \u201cthank you\u201d can go a long way in keeping your valued employees from leaving you when you need them most.<\/span><\/p>\n\n
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