Whenever a valuable employee leaves your organization, your operations suffer in two important ways. First, expect a reduction in productivity, especially if that worker had an important role in your business. Additionally, all the time and resources spent recruiting, onboarding, and training them effectively become sunk costs. This highlights the critical nature of employee retention.
Let’s explore a few signs that identify an employee potentially considering moving to another organization. These insights let you become proactive in improving the engagement and professional satisfaction of the worker in question. Connect with CAREERXCHANGE (CXC) to hire candidates with the right cultural fit, improving your business’s ability to retain employees.
An Increase in Absenteeism
When an employee begins taking significant PTO or even calls in sick for an inordinate amount of time, pay attention. PTO without a vacation or other family time might mean they are actively looking for other opportunities. At the same time, excessive absenteeism might be related to a lack of engagement and inspiration. Your manager needs to reach out to the person in question to find out more about any potential problems.
An Employee’s Productivity Level Declines
Companies leveraging tools that provide metrics on worker productivity gain the ability to analyze each employee’s performance. Keep an eye on this data to see if any worker has a significant drop in their productivity level. Issues like this warrant meeting with this worker one-on-one to see if any personal problems are causing the drop-off. It also serves as a potential sign they are searching for a new position.
One of their Closest Work Friends Leaves for Another Job
Sometimes employee turnover becomes a contagious problem for a business. Whenever you lose a valued employee, make the effort to reach out to their closest friends at your company. Find out about their professional satisfaction in their current role and offer help with training and personal growth. A strong professional development program plays a key role in improving your business’s retention rate.
Little Interest in your Professional Development Opportunities
Related to that last point, employees uninterested in your training and professional development opportunities might be looking elsewhere. Perhaps they simply see themselves as having no future with your organization. Proactive management plays a key role in determining the cause of this issue. Inspiring your employees to develop their own careers pays dividends over time.
When your business needs an influx of talent, connect with the experts at CAREERXCHANGE.
As one of the top staffing agencies in South Florida, we provide exceptional professionals to help your business thrive. Schedule some time with us to discuss your current and future hiring plans.
