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Learn how to keep your best employees

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Employee change can be a big problem and create employers in small businesses many headaches. Read our tips that can help prevent such unwanted scenarios.

Frequent changes in the workforce can bring stress to the environment caused by the constant changes and training required to acclimatize a new person.
One of the key problems is the feeling that their wellbeing is not recognized by employers.
Such an attitude will not change with a move like free gym membership. Such a move can create a counter-effect because they will not feel that their needs have been analyzed at the personalized level they need.

Review and improve existing benefits

Take a good look and analyze the benefits you currently offer your employees. Do existing benefits foster an overall culture of well-being?
Start talking to your employees and find out how they see the situation and what they would like to accomplish. Maybe these are telecommunications benefits and maybe more going in the direction of wellness or fitness benefits.
Do not resize from the underlying changes because if the foundations are not well placed you will not do much. Explain to your workers how to find the ideal solution together and guide their preferences as guidelines in bringing new benefits.

Don't forget to give credit

Show your staff how much they're valued.
Sometimes employers forget to express gratitude for a well-done job, usually "thank you" is a good basis for a successful, long-term relationship. For larger ventures, you can let them know by email how satisfied you are with their work and effort.

Watch out for flexibility

By that, we don't mean that you have to allow bizarre or inappropriate requests.
Some people have children and might be comfortable whit working hours in the evening or sometimes from home and if their workplace isn't tied to the time they do, you might want to think about options and find a solution.

Ensure a sense of greater purpose

A good leader must create an environment that celebrates a sense of togetherness and purpose. Employees need to know that their work makes sense and that without their individual contribution, the whole team would not work.
Allow them to look at the bigger picture to make them feel connected to the company's success by including them in meetings or the process of planning business progress.

Encourage open communication between employees

Poor communication can lead to impaired relationships and reduced productivity. Don't underestimate the power of open, healthy communication involving everyone.
Try after meetings to ask your people if they have anything to say or share with you and your colleagues. So you recognize their importance as a team member and create an atmosphere of healthy climate that is essential for a successful business.

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