“Employees engage with employers and brands when they’re treated as humans worthy of respect.” – Meghan M. Biro
“Research indicates that workers have three prime needs: Interesting work, recognition for doing a good job, and being let in on things that are going on in the company.”– Zig Ziglar
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Great employees know what they are supposed to be doing and when it needs to be done. Constant reminders and micromanaging will drive them right out the door.
Forbes - Why your employees are leaving
Managers - Managers who don't create the right opportunities for their employees, don't communicate with them, and don't appreciate them often find themselves dealing with a high turnover rate.
Constant Reorganization
Negative Competition - Pitting people and departments against each other does not encourage people to stay.
Lack of Support
Forbes - Things that make good employees quit
Overworking employees - If you must increase how much work your talented employees are doing, you’d better increase their status as well.
Not recognizing Contributions or rewarding good work
Not honoring commitments
Hiring/Promoting the wrong people
Not letting people pursue their passions
Failing to develop skills
Failing to engage creativity
Failing to challenge people intellectually
Forbes - Reasons Employees Leave
They Don't Feel Heard
Low Compensation Feels Like Being Undervalued
They Are Underutilized And Not Recognized For Their Talent
Employees Leave Managers, Not Companies - Are you (the manager) a multiplier or a diminisher?
They Are Unhappy When Unchallenged
The Growth Pipeline Is Stagnant
Generational disparity - All generations dislike change, want a supportive coach, desire to learn continually, want to be respected, and need to feel trusted. Traditionalists prefer hierarchy. Boomers are mission oriented. Generation X wants independence. Millennials are team-centric. To engage each, create a holacratic environment where feedback is given weekly on how individual goals contribute to strategic objectives.