{"id":8257,"date":"2016-08-17T10:09:36","date_gmt":"2016-08-17T10:09:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/keblog.demoapp.xyz\/?p=8257"},"modified":"2022-10-19T03:45:56","modified_gmt":"2022-10-19T03:45:56","slug":"best-ways-to-keep-your-best-employees-from-quitting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/best-ways-to-keep-your-best-employees-from-quitting","title":{"rendered":"6 Best Ways to Keep Your Best Employees From Quitting"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Let\u00a0me tell you a story:\u00a0Meet Leia. Leia is a motivated, hardworking employee that has been working in your company for three years. She loves her job, her co-workers, and feels like she&#8217;s paid well. But now, she&#8217;s actively looking for a new job with a new company. The sad part is, Leia isn&#8217;t alone.<\/p>\n<p>Today, more and more employees, most specially millennials,\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/blog\/reasons-millennials-are-ruining-the-workforce\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>can&#8217;t seem to stick to one company<\/strong>\u00a0<\/a>for longer than 3 years. They either\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kalibrr.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">get fished out<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0in a much better and bigger company, or build a startup. Job-hopping is the term for it, and you might have probably noticed this trend happening in the last decade in medium-big companies.<\/p>\n<p>So how do you entice your employees to\u00a0stay at your company for the long haul instead of quitting to work for another company? Here&#8217;s a hint: It doesn&#8217;t involve a raise.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_26 counter-hierarchy\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">TOPICS<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><label for=\"item\" aria-label=\"Table of Content\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/best-ways-to-keep-your-best-employees-from-quitting\/#Help_them_define_their_career_path\" title=\"Help them define their career path.\">Help them define their career path.<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/best-ways-to-keep-your-best-employees-from-quitting\/#Offer_mentorship\" title=\"Offer mentorship.\">Offer mentorship.<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/best-ways-to-keep-your-best-employees-from-quitting\/#Build_trust\" title=\"Build trust.\">Build trust.<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/best-ways-to-keep-your-best-employees-from-quitting\/#Check-in_every_once_in_awhile\" title=\"Check-in every once in awhile.\">Check-in every once in awhile.<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/best-ways-to-keep-your-best-employees-from-quitting\/#Dont_micromanage\" title=\"Don\u2019t micromanage.\">Don\u2019t micromanage.<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/best-ways-to-keep-your-best-employees-from-quitting\/#Listen_intently\" title=\"Listen, intently.\">Listen, intently.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Help_them_define_their_career_path\"><\/span>Help them define their career path.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/67.media.tumblr.com\/0415f14e12447ed98c2a9b175dc62829\/tumblr_mykiykny981spaqquo1_500.gif\" width=\"500\" height=\"207\" data-caption=\" Source: Tumblr\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/business.linkedin.com\/content\/dam\/business\/talent-solutions\/global\/en_us\/Job%20Switchers\/PDF\/job-switchers-global-report-english.pdf\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">LinkedIn<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0recently surveyed more than 10,500 workers who had changed jobs in the past year, and they found that 59 percent of respondents did so because of better opportunities and a stronger career path. Growth in one&#8217;s career path is a crucially essential facet for an employee. Most of them are waiting\u00a0for their\u00a0<strong>bosses to teach them how they can grow and improve themselves<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Everybody has their own goals and expectations for their career. Unless employers discuss this with their employees, let alone, invest in their development, it\u2019s near impossible to be a part of that growth.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Offer_mentorship\"><\/span>Offer mentorship.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/img1.wikia.nocookie.net\/__cb20130811151926\/epicrapbattlesofhistory\/images\/b\/b5\/The-force-will-be-with-you-always-gif.gif\" width=\"500\" height=\"210\" data-caption=\" Source: Tumblr\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Mentorship is an often more enticing incentive for your employees\u2014even better than money. In a\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/hbr.org\/2010\/05\/mentoring-millennials\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">study by the\u00a0<em>Harvard Business Review<\/em><\/a><\/strong>, one of the top five characteristics millennials want in a boss is the willingness to mentor. Top employees can easily find high paying jobs anywhere, so offer them other benefits like solid mentorship and career advancement opportunities.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Build_trust\"><\/span><b>Build trust.<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/25.media.tumblr.com\/tumblr_m941leIyy41qfqzs8o1_500.gif\" width=\"500\" height=\"262\" data-caption=\" Source: Tumblr\" \/><\/p>\n<p>As we all know, trust is always important in any relationship, and the same applies to employer-employee relationships. It\u00a0is a characteristic that builds respect and loyalty, as well as a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kalibrr.com\/blog\/2016\/08\/company-culture-important-servishero\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>supportive and safe work environment<\/strong><\/a>. If managers can make employees feel like they can trust them enough to lead them, employees will most likely stay with your company for the long haul. Having this kind of environment also builds up their confidence and makes them better employees.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Check-in_every_once_in_awhile\"><\/span><b>Check-in every once in awhile.<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/66.media.tumblr.com\/a460559189b03ea976fd6da13ae33538\/tumblr_nb75fo8xCb1sh6s15o1_500.gif\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" data-caption=\" Source: Tumblr\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Checking-in on your employees, beyond work, shows that you care about them as people. That&#8217;s what our supervisors\u00a0here at\u00a0<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/kalibrr.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kalibrr<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0have been doing since we started: We have regular one-on-one talks with our immediate supervisors about life both in and outside of work, and just check on how we&#8217;re doing, how we&#8217;re progressing, and the areas we need help with. It&#8217;s similar to an annual performance review, but\u00a0less nerve-wracking since it&#8217;s set up like having coffee with a friend. Small touches like this can show your employees that you care about their well-being.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dont_micromanage\"><\/span><b>Don\u2019t micromanage.<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/25.media.tumblr.com\/539ff1253b30640c502e6c571e2379b1\/tumblr_mkp7fzVqz61ql5yr7o1_400.gif\" width=\"400\" height=\"225\" data-caption=\" Source: Tumblr\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Employees today\u00a0are approaching tasks in a different way compared to\u00a0how generation X probably would. But as long as they get the job done, that&#8217;s already a recipe for personal and company success. Create an office environment that focuses on results. Many bosses are figuring out that the\u00a0<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cio.com\/article\/2376318\/staff-management\/how-to-manage-millennials--let-them-do-whatever-they-want.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">best way to manage millennials<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0is by giving them a lot of space to work on their assignments and a lot of feedback.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Listen_intently\"><\/span><b>Listen, intently.<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You&#8217;ve heard the saying that employees also want to be heard. But what that actually means is that employees want their leaders to more than simply hear what they&#8217;re saying \u2014 employees want managers who <em>listen<\/em>\u00a0to them and sincerely try to understand what they want to say.<\/p>\n<p>Listening will make you a better leader, and not only will you encourage professional development by doing this, you will also be creating strong and trustworthy relationships with them.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kalibrr.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sign up on Kalibrr<\/a>\u00a0and start hiring better today! You can also follow us on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/kalibrrforbusiness\/?fref=ts\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Facebook<\/a>\u00a0for more business and recruiter advice.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Let\u00a0me tell you a story:\u00a0Meet Leia. Leia is a motivated, hardworking employee that has been working in your company for three years. She loves her job, her co-workers, and feels like she&#8217;s paid well. But now, she&#8217;s actively looking for a new job with a new company. The sad part is, Leia isn&#8217;t alone. 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