Empathy Always Wins the Race on Reduce Turnover Rate

It has become quite challenging for most companies to avoid high turnover regarding certain vital positions. If you allow these levels to go high unchecked, you will face many organizational challenges. However, we have specific core ideas that we have experimented with our internal team and worked wonders on VA Locator.

Take a minute and go through this small yet powerful list of 4 good pieces of advice to keep your turnover levels low:

• Pay attention; each employee matters:?

Managers and executives tend to underestimate the importance of paying attention to the mid or entry-level staff. Listening to their complaints, challenges, achievements, and day-to-day struggles makes a difference.?

People who feel important and have an impact on their company tend to choose to stay for more extended periods rather than people who feel ignored or left out.

• Do not avoid problems; face them with your head-on:

It is inevitable to face crisis periods in a company, especially when many people are involved, which can create tense situations. However, we have found a solution to tackle this openly and with all involved actors.

Do not act afraid or try to hide a complex situation. Be respectful, be discrete when the situation requires it but always be honest. This action can make people feel safe in their work and increase their desire to stay where they are.?

• Pick the right talent and create a solid career plan:

As strange as it may sound, sometimes the turnover starts right off the bat when we pick the wrong candidate for a position. Yes, skills are essential, but compatibility with your core values and leadership can be decisive. Pick someone capable of becoming a team player instead of just an isolated professional.

A clear career plan that establishes possible promotions or academic opportunities for growth also helps a big deal—people with clear goals in the mid and long-term to be happier at their positions.?

• Have a solid organizational culture in your company:

A company's function requires a clear purpose and rules for everyone. If you don't have them, everyone will feel lost. So, always work on improving the concept of what you are, what you wish to do, and how you wish to reach those goals.

When everyone has a role and tasks to do, they feel part of a bigger purpose. This feeling gives them satisfaction and stability, which generally translates into a lower turnover rate.?

So, there you have 4 essential and game-changing tips that will help you keep your turnover rates under control. Implementing them can be complicated, but results will be palpable as soon as you decide to try them out. We have been doing so for a while and are happy with the results we have harvested.

To get more insight on how you can run a team for long-term success, talk to us.

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