Are you feeling the pressure of that mountain of good-intentioned, proactive ideas called, "New Year's Resolutions?" Is your plan to increase sales, implement human resources management training, and streamline the organization? When do you start?
It's the nature of the New Year's resolution. It's usually more grandiose than we can handle and more time-consuming than we realize. At HR Solutions, our resolution is to give you usable, timely information about HR strategic planning in this weekly blog. We're planning topics from employee communications to social media tips that you can read quickly and use wisely -- helping you to reach your resolutions.
Just as you've resolved to make changes, it's likely that your employees have too. The highly motivated employee is the one who will make resolutions realities -- both theirs and yours. These are the employees you want to keep. Don't let those super star performers resolve to find new jobs this year because they're unhappy. Losing them can be costly and crippling. According to About.com Human Resources, losing a middle manager can cost the company up to 100 percent of the employee's salary.
Some of the most obvious and easy employee retention tips are often overlooked, even by human resources consultants. Make it a point to:
Show appreciation -- say thank you for a job well done or work that goes above and beyond expectations. Those two sincere words go a long way in keeping people motivated. Consider bonuses and incentives like monetary rewards, tangible gifts or extra time off, as well.
Show team work -- if the boss is leaving at the stroke of 5:00 every day and the team is working until 7:00, something is wrong. Supervisors are key in retaining employees. Make sure your star performers have good managers and clear direction. About.com Human Resources lists the top complaints about supervisors: unclear expectations, unclear earning potential, failure to give performance feedback, failure to hold scheduled meetings, and the perception that they will not succeed in the work environment.
Encourage humor -- let your employees have fun. Humor is a way to boost morale. It makes it easier for employees to come to work, even in the face of adversity. A good laugh can be a good motivator.
Next week, look for more retention tips for Maryland HR professionals.
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