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In my last column, I discussed some factors that causes employees to
resign from their work, based on various researches I had made for
the Business Forum, which we had organized for our corporate members
in Cebu.
I mentioned low base pay, no opportunity for
promotion, and high stress levels as among the usual reasons for
employees’ quitting from their job. However, issues not
necessarily related to income also came up in my research: some
employees feel less fulfilled in their work; they lack trust in
their superiors, or they want to avail benefits not present in the
company such as training programs and flexible hours for more
work-life balance.
As you see, it’s not always about money. You
have probably met a person who has been loyal to the company he
works for despite his “not-so-high” salary. He must have a good
reason for staying.
True enough, there are strategies, apart from
providing high salary that companies can use to retain valuable
employees. Let me share some options in confronting the challenges
of employee resignation.
Build morale and create an atmosphere of trust.
Let the vision be known to every member of the organization as it
gives everyone a sense of direction and confidence that he or she is
an important part of the company. Encourage interaction between
managers and subordinates to provide employees the opportunity to
speak and be heard. Welcome questions from the staff and be eager to
address them, especially the hard ones. Be there during tough times.
Make them feel that the company is willing to ride with them in
bumpy road.
Show appreciation, grant rewards, and benefits
beyond the basic salary. Most of the time, a little appreciation is
just what a person needs to feel his worth. Back up your word of
gratitude with investments in equipment and resources that will
support the employees in delivering a job well-done. Do not
underestimate the significance of a health care benefit. If the
company can afford, offer other benefits like life insurance, gym
membership, clothing allowance, etc.
Provide opportunities for skill upgrade and
create a mentoring system. Allow employees to undergo training
programs such as certificate courses and MBA programs. Otherwise,
even brief fora and short seminars can help employees learn new
techniques and work strategies. Make way for suggestions of ideas
and exercise of creativity. Help them reach their potentials; give
encouragement and practical advice that would aid them in career
advancement and future promotion.
Make time for camaraderie and enjoyable
gatherings. Create a spirit of fun by organizing company outings or
party, sports fest or even short creative presentations. Such
activities break the monotony of work and give room to de-stress.
These also give the employees the chance to show their artistic
talents.
Employees resign for a reason. Yet, companies
can also give them reasons to stay. Besides the motivation to earn,
people work to seek personal fulfillment. Pay them what is just; or
possibly more. But consider too, the keys to their heart. Know what
they sing about, cry about and dream about. Know what they do well
that will produce results. Most likely, they will stay and help the
company reach its goal.
Jayjay Viray is the Country Manager of JobsDB
Phils, Inc. Log on to www.jobsdb.com.ph for job opportunities. For
feedback, email feedback@jobsdb.com.ph
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