Paying an employee to stay

Paying a person more will not always keep them around.

When the world shutdown in 2020, many people were displaced from their jobs and employers’

locations. The world was fighting a virus and we were all trying to stay safe and healthy. For some, they decided it was an enjoyable time to either pursue other opportunities or to take time off for themselves and their families.

So to combat the problem with losing employees, many employers decided to pay them more. This did not always fix the problem, there’s an old saying, "New doghouse, same old dog". This means that the problems you were frustrated with are still there. All the difference is the amount they pay you to stay. Fixing a culture is especially important for many companies, it’s one that should be on the top of the list for many. So many people are willing to work longer hours, go over and beyond if they feel they are making a difference. What happens is, many supervisors do not recognize an employee for their great work.

They just chuck it up as they are doing their job. Not always. Great leaders can see employees for their greatness and will either publicly note it or let that person know that thye are doing a great job. I have always told my staff, "Thank you for coming in today and doing a great job" before they left, no matter the day. It's not a prison, they come in by choice. I respect that and appreciate them.

So by throwing money at someone it only puts a Band-Aid on the current situation, eventually bad culture will seep right through again. To make sure you’re staying on track, do what you said you would do for your team. Too many have heard, "I'm new here and I WILL change the culture" and come up empty handed.

For many people with tenure with a company they will tell you that the leaders are very nice to them and they feel respected and also feel like they make a difference.