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6 Points To Consider
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Why They Leave
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Why They Apply
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Why They Stay
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Why They Quit
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Influenced to Stay
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New Ways
 

6. Find new ways to retain your employees

Use the following checklist to help you think about new ways to make your workplace even more attractive for workers.

Employee ownership, decision-making and flexibility
  • Share the vision, mission and strategies of the business with employees.
  • Include employees in decision-making.
  • Allow employees to have independence and control over work.
A motivating, supportive and trusting environment
  • Ensure that employees are motivated to be productive at work.
  • Encourage teamwork among employees.
  • Recognize and reward employee contribution.
A healthy, safe and comfortable workplace
  • Provide a safe, healthy workplace
  • Provide people-friendly facilities
  • Provide a clean, comfortable environment
Work and personal life in balance
  • Allow flexible hours and vacations
  • Consider alternative working arrangements (eg. part-time, modified work weeks)
  • Allow employees some discretion over timing of overtime
Regular and open communication
  • Continually share information and knowledge with all employees
  • Consider regular employee meetings or update employees on a frequent basis
  • Provide regular feedback to employees and managers
GO TO the TIPS section to get more tips on how to retain employees.
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SOURCES USED TO DEVELOP THIS CHECKLIST:
The Restigouche CBDC HR TOOLKIT FOR SMALL BUSINESS
The Newfoundland and Labrador HR MANAGER (http://www.nlhrmanager.ca)