Why Do Good Employees Leave?

When you find an employee that ticks all the boxes and seems perfectly happy at work, it can be confusing and frustrating when the hand in their notice. This information aims to target where you as an employer may have gone astray.

There are a few common reasons for high staff turnover.  One of which is a poor relationship between the employee and their immediate boss. It is said that people leave managers, not companies. Without even realizing it, you may be the cause of a sudden increase in staff turnover.

Try to commend staff for their ideas and good work when it is produced.  Inviting employees to ‘catch up meetings’ every few weeks will make them feel more appreciated.  This will also give you more of an idea how people are coping with their_work-load_and_whether_they_are_happy_at_work.

Another reason why staff might decide to leave a company is a lack in opportunity for advancement. Employees like to know that there is a chance for them to advance passed their current status. It is important that they feel challenged at work and are able_to_develop_new_skills.

On many occasions, an employee leaves simply because they don’t feel that the position or company is right for them. This can be avoided by being more thorough during the interview process.  Ask questions that will give you an insight into the candidate’s personality and explain in as much detail as possible, exactly what the position involves.  Find out what the candidate expects of the role and think deeply about_whether_they_are_likely_to_receive_it.

Regularly, the reason that someone will decide to terminate their contract is salary. The vast majority of people feel that they are not being paid enough - but do your employees have a point? If you review staff wages once every few months, you may find that some people do deserve slightly more than they are receiving.  This will also show employees that good work is rewarded – leading to a higher quality of work_being_produced.

A lack of stimulation can push an employee to through in the towel. Keeping job roles varied will help to improve motivation. Repetitive or boring tasks are sometimes necessary, but try to give your staff work that requires a little brain power. 

Many employees feel that they do not receive enough feedback – be it positive or negative. This leaves people feeling confused and unsure as to whether they are doing their job correctly. Tell your staff when they are doing well so that they can continue to do it. Similarly, make employees aware when they have done wrong so they_can_learn_from_it.

More often than not, people leave because they do not like the people they work with. There is not a huge amount you as the employer can do about this. A clash in personalities is what it is and unfortunately, cannot be avoided.