As this year nears its end, our attention turns more and more towards 2024. In our previous newsletter, we highlighted how crucial employee retention has become. This topic isn't just on our radar; it's increasingly at the core of our planning and strategy for the upcoming year.
Simply put, retention means making sure your employees are not just present, but also satisfied and engaged. With the talent market always changing, keeping your teams together is really important for your company's financial success and for making everything run smoothly.
So, here's a big question for you: How are you planning to keep your employees not just on board, but happy and thriving in 2024 (and beyond)?
✅ High engagement = Great retention
It's really as simple as this: the more engaged your employees are, the more likely they are to stick around. What do we mean by 'employee engagement'? It's about how committed and interested an employee is in their role and the organization they work for.
But what makes them feel engaged? Things like having the freedom to make their own decisions, chances to learn new things, and being recognized for good work are crucial. These are just a few drivers of engagement. We covered all factors in-depth in the article below – make sure to read through to deepen your understanding.
Many of our customers ask themselves, "What's making some of my employees think about leaving?" It's a key question, and getting to the heart of it starts with a simple yet powerful tool: asking them directly.
How? By including a retention-related question to a survey that employees can answer anonymously. You can ask if they're thinking about leaving their current role or the organization. And if they're on the lookout for new opportunities, is it within the company, or somewhere else?
How to get started: Have you recently conducted an employee engagement survey that included questions about retention? Then let us add another layer to it. We'll analyze the results to uncover what influences retention in your organization. Then, one of our People Strategy Consultants will provide insights specific to your organization – real, actionable advice that goes beyond the generic.
Curious to see what your data can tell you? Let's explore this together.
Customer spotlight How employee engagement is the key to success at Boskalis?
Have you ever wondered how a century-old company stays ahead of the game? Meet Boskalis, an expert in dredging and maritime services, and see how they've been using employee insights to measure and improve developments on key company themes.
Wendy Jacobs, HR Director at Boskalis Netherlands, talks about their journey and how our tools played a role in driving some amazing outcomes.
Podcast Discover how Levi9 earned the title of World-class Workplace
Join us for a fun and insightful chat with Levi9, the acclaimed global winner of World-class Workplace 2023 award. Learn how they won the prestigious title and what strategies led them to become a global leader in workplace excellence.
Please note: The podcast episode goes live on 27 November. Just come back to this page after that date, and you'll find the episode ready for you.
📢 Webinar alert
Save the date
Our webinar series starts soon!
Join us for the kick-off of our EffectiveTalks webinar series, featuring Amsterdam UMC. They'll be talking about the strategies they used for retaining talent in healthcare, a sector where this is a really big challenge at the moment. This webinar (in Dutch) is highly recommended for our healthcare customers.
Is employee retention also challenge to tackle for your organization?
