September 10, 2024
Does it frustrate you that you keep losing team members? Most employers think it’s all about money. As some say, money doesn’t talk, it screams! Money usually features in the top 5 of most surveys but it’s never number 1.
Lack of Career Advancement: One of the most common reasons employees leave is the feeling that there is no room for growth or advancement in their current role or company. People often seek new opportunities to develop skills, take on new responsibilities, or move up in their careers.
Unfulfilling Work: When the job itself feels repetitive, lacks purpose, or doesn't align with the employee’s passions or skills, they may look for a more fulfilling or engaging role elsewhere.
Inadequate Compensation: Salary and benefits are often deciding factors in job satisfaction. Employees may leave when they feel they are underpaid or when compensation doesn't reflect the value they bring or the rising cost of living.
Toxic Work Environment: A negative or unhealthy work culture, whether caused by poor management, lack of support, office politics, or poor work-life balance, can push employees to seek healthier and more supportive environments.
Better Opportunities Elsewhere: Sometimes employees are headhunted or presented with better opportunities, such as higher salaries, better work conditions, or more challenging and interesting work. Even if they like their current job, the promise of something better can lead to a move.
These reasons often overlap, with employees feeling a combination of dissatisfaction in different areas that prompts them to leave.
We go out of our way to make sure we find “keepers”, measuring skills & ability, culture fit and natural energy using Contribution Compass.
Email at gbrown@forcesrecruitment.co.uk if you want to find a keeper.
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