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Do We Need To Focus On Reducing Employee Attrition?

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Saumya077

On the surface, the message could seem to be intended for company executives and HR specialists, yet it would be intriguing and pertinent to everyone.


The sheer volume of concerns regarding the lack of qualified staff may often overwhelm me. Consider pausing for a moment if you're also struggling to keep talent in your organization due to a lack of suitable individuals being available, and think about your situation if you are! Instead of looking at your company from the perspective of reducing high turnover, consider what you are producing and keeping.


Even if you've opted to spend money on employee retention, things may not go well. However, just because you can purchase someone doesn't mean you can keep them. It's possible that not everyone who has been loyal to you for a long time has done so. (Even if that were the case, would it further your goals?) Perhaps a significant chunk of your crew consists of rusty rubbish that is immobile, and you are paying them for their devotion. The widespread misconception that workers primarily regard money above anything else simplifies the issue. This strategy causes this supposedly devoted group, who in any case are not going to leave, to periodically readjust. In the end, the genius you hired left while you kept the deadwood and paid more for it.


You must be thinking, "What a convoluted tale I've thrown in there." In no way am I going to let you deal with this issue. Let's try to find a solution.


Think about a reliable worker you have who only performs at 50% of the needed level. Since there are just not enough competent individuals available, you recruit a new one at a 30% higher cost. Despite being a fantastic match, this new individual leaves quickly. After failing maybe twice, you decide to increase this faithful worker's compensation by 15% to 20% since he will now be the sole one in charge. After all, he has been in charge lately. Very typical circumstances, no? but obviously not the best!


What, then, is the answer? By means of programs like salary benchmarking surveys, try to learn about the actual market circumstances. If you are paying your staff fairly, be open with them and provide them with some pertinent information based on your genuine observations. If not, make the appropriate changes. Regularly evaluating individuals is equally crucial to each of these things. Employees are less likely to be dissatisfied and are more likely to make concerted attempts to improve their level of performance if they are aware of the organization's expectations.


A crucial aspect of an organization's development is employee attrition. Never try to eliminate attrition. Allow for some deliberate employee attrition as well! Talent could enter and exit via the same window if you only open one, leaving stale corners unattended. Instead of allowing that to occur, take the initiative, create choices, and allow for cross-ventilation. There is no place for old deadwood! What would happen in the end? Obviously, a healthy organization!

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