How do you retain staff within your organization?

In today's labor market, attracting talent and retaining staff is difficult. More than half of Dutch employers struggle to attract the right people. So how do you bind and retain staff within your organization?

If you want to attract talent, you need to be an attractive employer for new people. In this article, we share how you can capitalize on this with good employment practices.

Take a close look at the staff recruitment process

The way you currently recruit employees is a good indicator of how satisfied employees are. If less than one-third of new employees end up at the company through-via, then something may be wrong. People talk to each other, and if you are a good employer, this will be shared through social media or word of mouth.

Delve into what employees care about

Being a good employer is certainly not just about good pay and good working conditions. There are many aspects that can make an employee decide to stay with you or not. In many of these aspects you certainly have influence. For example, a pleasant working atmosphere is a determining factor for employees. People look for a workplace where people get along well with each other and where there is a nice atmosphere. Employees want to be able to be themselves, without having to play a role.

Tip: Want to know what else employees care about so you know how to retain staff? Read the article: What does the employee care about.

Retain staff? Offer growth opportunities!

Employees prefer to stay with an organization that offers growth opportunities because it allows them to continue to develop and improve their skills and knowledge. This allows them to perform challenging and interesting tasks, which makes them feel more engaged and motivated in their work.

In addition, offering growth opportunities makes employees feel valued and feel that they are important to the organization. This can lead to higher levels of satisfaction and loyalty among employees, making them less likely to leave the organization.

Give employees feedback and recognition

Feedback and recognition are important for retaining staff within the organization because it creates a sense of appreciation and commitment. When employees receive regular feedback, they can improve themselves and develop within their jobs. This can lead to a sense of progress and growth, making employees more motivated to engage with the organization.

In addition, receiving recognition for the work employees do can increase their self-esteem and make them feel that their efforts are appreciated. This can lead to higher levels of satisfaction and loyalty among employees, making them less likely to leave the organization and look for other opportunities.

Getting started with being a good employer?

Which of the above aspects will you work on first within your organization? By offering growth opportunities, we can certainly help you! Within SkillsTown's online learning platform, every employee can choose which skills he or she wants to improve. In fact, there are more than 650 online training courses available. Discover the possibilities of a personalized online learning platform for your organization.. Or request a free no-obligation demo!