Five simple steps towards having satisfied employees

Many employers still have a problem devoting a larger portion of their budget to retention of the current workforce, even if finding and training new staff is generally several times more expensive than effective investment in current employees to ensure they are content and will not leave for the competition. Fortunately, there are many almost cost-free steps HR can take so that company employees are more satisfied and will remain loyal to their current employer in the long term.

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This list was published by the Recruitment.com website.

Sufficient power

A frequent source of frustration among employees is insufficient maneuvering space for creativity, and a lack of authority for their own work. Trust your employees and give them enough authority that will genuinely enable them to do their job efficiently and to influence the things and the systems with which they are working.

Flexibility

Offering time and space-related flexibility often does not cost the employer anything but it is a crucial benefit that especially these days employees appreciate. Design a system of home office, plus a flexible start and finish time for working hours, and help employees balance their personal and work life.

Personal development options

Your company should value employees who are trying to develop and it should support them in their personal growth. If you offer employees the possibility of developing personally and becoming an expert in a certain field, they will have one reason less to leave.

System of career development

Set up clear, transparent and firmly set rules for moving up the career ladder at your company. The employee should know for certain that upon fulfilling certain conditions they will receive a higher salary or advance to a more senior position.

Appreciation of good work

Though many employers do not realise it, staff want employers to appreciate good work not only financially, but also non-financially. So praise quality employees and thank them publicly for their outstanding work.

 

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