Want to Retain Employees? It's Simple.
Want to do a better job retaining employees? It’s simple.
Kidding. It’s not simple. But if there is one thing you can do to make a difference, it’s worth a shot, right?
According to the Harvard Business Review, that one thing is to make sure your employees are driven by a sense of purpose and community.
It’s less about perks and money these days, and more about building a culture of solidarity where people really feel like they belong. Especially coming on the heels of a pandemic where a lot of people were isolated for a long time, that sense of solidarity and belonging is crucial now.
On the other hand, instilling meaning and togetherness into your work culture isn’t necessarily something you wake up one morning and check off your list. It takes time and intention to create this kind of culture.
The first step, of course, is to set the course. Where could your leadership, processes and policies create more solidarity and meaning? How could you better align hiring, onboarding and retention strategies that demonstrate a focus on shared goals and values?
