According to Erika Andersen, contributor at Forbes, high performers “leave an organization when they’re badly managed and the organization is confusing and uninspiring.”
A post at HRInsights encourages business leaders to consider a number of points related to this fact. The most important of which is to make it clear to your employees “what you’re trying to accomplish as an organization” and to not simply remind them of the financial goals.
Ultimately the author notes that a business leader should envision how their company would be if it fully represented the goals of the company within its culture. Employee engagement and culture are worthwhile topics and they must reflect both the company’s practical and less tangible goals.
Rather than ask yourself, “what do you want your company culture to be like?” Perhaps you should ask, “what do I want my business to look like when we are pursuing and reaching our goals?”
The answer to this question can help your employees understand what you really want and what they should expect from your company. That’s great you’re on track to reach your financial goals. But how do you want to see your employees be driven there and how do you want them to be once they they have reached those goals? Consider your dream for your business and realistically interweaving it into your business culture on a daily basis. This will assist in inspiring and retaining your talent.
Why Do People Leave?
