Recent research has found that up to 80% of staff turnover can be better controlled by organisations by improving their understanding of employee needs, employee-organisational fit and workplace culture. The research, which included over 11,000 employees from 40 Australian organisations, was based on exit survey responses from employees who left their organisations between January 2011 and April 2012. It found that the main reason that employees cited for leaving the organisation was an unfulfilling job role.
The study also found that organisations can reduce staff turnover and retain top talent by monitoring employee fit for their roles and engagement in their work.
Use surveys to better understand your employees and their intentions
A broader understanding of the organisation and its culture can also help to reveal the causes of staff turnover, which can then guide organisations about what areas they need to work on to ensure that they are retaining valuable and high performing employees. If the organisation does not face staff retention issues, it is still worthwhile to understand the broader industry to prepare for potential future challenges.
Employee attitude and commitment surveys are the best way to gather a large amount of important information about how staff feel. We assess employees’ fit with the organisation and their job role, as well as their workplace commitment, quickly and with minimal disruption.
Create more meaningful and engaging job roles
The key is to ensure that jobs are meaningful and that employees fit well with both their roles and the organisation. The best way to gauge employee engagement, or to gather the appropriate information to assist in job redesign, is by surveying staff and management about all aspects of their jobs and the organisational culture.
RightPeople can help you every step of the way. We offer a range of staff and management surveys built on empirical research and tested across numerous organisations, from multi-national corporations to SMEs. Our team of researchers and psychologists undertake research on an ongoing basis to ensure that our products are empirically based and clinically relevant. We can tailor our products to ensure they meet your needs and can administer them in a way to causes minimal disruption to the organisation.
RightPeople also give you a report outlining the results of your survey and provides detailed analysis and recommendations for actions going forward.
We help you retain top employees by providing insights into your workforce and guiding you on how to manage turnover effectively. Contact us to find out how.
