Start by re-recruiting your best workers. Remind them of the unique benefits provided by your company. Emphasize what your firm has to offer. Then, invest in professional development.
1. ‘Re-recruit’ your best workers. Remind them of the unique benefits provided by your company. Emphasize what your firm has to offer.
2. Invest in professional development. Offer more training and professional development for your staff. Online learning opportunities, mentoring programs, and tuition reimbursement are all good options.
3. Provide opportunities for career advancement. Structure positions so employees can grow their careers. Offer promotions to workers who have shown they can succeed at the next level.
4. Recognize excellence. It seems obvious, but a simple “thank you” and public acknowledgement of your staff’s contributions will strengthen their loyalty.
5. Consider compensation. Can your firm use spot bonuses at the end of a major project or team accomplishment?
6. Communicate regularly with staff. Maintain an open-door policy year-round. Workers want to hear about company news, in good times and bad.
7. Provide project support. If hiring is not an option, consider bringing in project professionals to help alleviate workloads.
8. Evaluate workloads. While every project may seem like a priority, there are likely some that can take a backseat to more pressing matters.
9. Encourage more team-building activities. An occasional group activity, such as an offsite lunch, can make them feel more appreciated.
10. Promote work/life balance. Give staff members the option to follow a flexible schedule or telecommute 1 day a week. It’s a low or no-cost benefit.