Tips to Cut Down Employee Turnover
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reducing workplace negativity

  • Kimberly Prescott
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  • September 12, 2022

Tips to Cut Down Employee Turnover

High employee turnover is something many organizations are experiencing this year, especially since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic and the Great Resignation. Luckily, hiring and retaining top talent for your organization is a craft that your business can learn and improve on when given the right training resources.

Keep reading to learn a few helpful ways to cut down employee turnover from the team at Prescott HR.

Why does employee turnover happen?

Before you start to cut down on employee turnover, it is crucial to understand the root issue, or issues, of why your team members are leaving. If you are experiencing high employee turnover, it’s important to evaluate different facets of your business that may be contributing to the overall problem.

Here are some common examples of workplace issues that may lead to high employee turnover: 

  • Poor compensation or lack of benefits
  • Lack of growth opportunities or recognition 
  • Poor leadership or a toxic work culture
  • Lack of flexibility or work perks

How to prevent high employee turnover

Now that you have a better understanding of potential flaws within your organization that could lead to team dissatisfaction, you can take steps to cut down the turnover. Here are several examples: 

  • Keep compensation and benefits competitive. A major contributor to high employee turnover is poor employee compensation. More organizations are hiring now than ever, and it doesn’t take much effort for your employees to research what other professionals are earning in their roles at other organizations. As an organization, it’s your responsibility to continually evaluate if your business is offering competitive compensation and benefits packages to your employees.
  • Recognize and reward your team members. Employees need to feel satisfied in their workplace, which goes hand in hand with employees showing gratitude to their team members. If your organization has become toxic or is displaying poor leadership, employees can feel like their contributions are not valued and will be more likely to leave. Make sure that your managers undergo continual leadership training and engage in authentic ways to show employee appreciation to your team.
  • Offer more workplace flexibility. Workplace flexibility has become a major hiring perk for organizations across the board. Work professionals are seeking more work-life balance, which has led to a demand for more flexible work options. If your organization is not providing this flexibility, like remote work options, then you may experience a higher employee turnover.
  • Provide opportunities for growth. Many employees can burn out at a job simply because of a lack of opportunity for growth. That’s why it is crucial for every organization to continually offer opportunities for growth amongst their employees. This can include opportunities like continuing education or mentorship programs to make your employees feel like your organization is investing in their professional growth.

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  • Kimberly Prescott
  • Blog
  • December 28, 2021

Reducing Workplace Negativity

reducing workplace negativity

A positive workplace culture is important to any organization, large or small. When your employees are unhappy and fostering an environment of negativity, it makes everyone’s job more difficult. One of the best ways to combat workplace negativity is to lean on an organization that specializes in HR management services to help resolve these issues. At Prescott HR, we have several recommendations for mediating tough workplace negativity situations that we’ve outlined below. Have a read and please contact us if we can be of service to help resolve any workplace negativity at your organization.

Three Steps to Reducing Workplace Negativity

Step One: Identify the Main Issue

Like all problems, workplace negativity stems from a larger problem overall. One of the best first steps you should take is a full inventory of where the larger issue may stem from. For example, employees can feel unhappy about any number of potential issues, like: 

  • Burn out due to excessive work assignments or unrealistic deadlines
  • Misunderstandings with coworkers or office gossip
  • Lacking resources to complete their work effectively
  • Feeling underappreciated, underpaid, or not valued in their position

Once you understand the root cause of where this workplace negativity is coming from, your team will have a better chance of overcoming the issue(s) and then moving forward. 

Step Two: Create a More Inclusive Workplace Environment

Developing a positive workplace culture is going to be your most effective way to reduce workplace negativity. When your employees are feeling valued and respected by the team, there will be little room for complaints, drama and workplace negativity. Here are ways that Prescott HR suggests to build a positive work environment:

  • Regularly show genuine appreciation for the work your team performs. Find authentic ways to say “thank you” even if it’s just a small handwritten note acknowledging an employee’s efforts. A little can go a long way!
  • Plan fun team bonding exercises or outings. Regularly make sure your team is getting together and having fun outside of the office. Group lunches or team building days are always a great idea to boost morale. 
  • Always encourage communication. If you suspect that workplace negativity is starting to happen, then talk with your employees to find out what’s happening or if you can do anything to help the situation before it becomes a bigger problem. 

Step Three: Create a Culture of Growth

One of the most positive ways to turn around a negative environment is to give employees something to look forward to or work towards. This can be in the form of a new program or outside educational/training opportunities for your employees. If your team has something to work towards, they will feel more connected which can help boost morale.

Need Help With Reducing Workplace Negativity?

Prescott HR delivers high-quality HR consulting for businesses that are experiencing issues like workplace negativity. We’ve developed actionable and replicable strategies for numerous organizations to help them grow and thrive. We’re ready to help your business, too. Get an HR Audit today by calling 443-351-8818.

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