{"id":9762,"date":"2021-04-12T10:00:42","date_gmt":"2021-04-12T14:00:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gtm.com\/business\/?p=9762"},"modified":"2024-08-30T11:07:52","modified_gmt":"2024-08-30T15:07:52","slug":"reduce-new-hire-turnover","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gtm.com\/business\/reduce-new-hire-turnover\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Ways Employers Can Reduce New Hire Turnover"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Why is it important for a new hire to have a positive onboarding experience? Effective onboarding means new employees will be able to start in their roles comfortably and confidently. Plus, a positive experience throughout the process promotes retention. isolved, our human capital management partner<\/a>, offers these tips for employers to reduce new hire turnover and create a positive experience for new employees.<\/em><\/p>\n

Bringing a team member on board is always exciting because new talent comes with a fresh new perspective and ideas that can help drive business success.<\/p>\n

Unfortunately, new hires don\u2019t always pan out the way employers hope. In fact, the Work Institute\u2019s 2020 Retention Report found that 37.9 percent of interviewees left their organization<\/a>\u00a0within a year.<\/p>\n

Turnover is costly for any organization, but it can often be prevented by taking measures from the first time a\u00a0potential employee engages with a company<\/a>. Here are some tips:<\/p>\n

1. Get the job description right<\/h2>\n

Data shows that\u00a0job characteristics are the top reason<\/a>\u00a0for employee turnover within the first 30 days of employment.<\/p>\n

Job descriptions should accurately reflect the actual responsibilities of the role being filled. Applicants will tailor their resumes, cover letters, and other application materials to the information posted in the job description. Any discrepancy could lead unqualified \u2013 or overqualified \u2013 candidates to apply. If they get hired and feel like the new position does not meet their expectations, they will be more inclined to start looking for a new job shortly after onboarding.<\/p>\n

When\u00a0writing job descriptions<\/a>, hiring managers and human resources (HR) teams should include a list of key duties along with qualification requirements and company culture information. This can help applicants decide if the position is a good fit for their skill set and personality.<\/p>\n

2. Look for cultural fit<\/h2>\n

Company culture<\/a>\u00a0plays an important role in how employees will adapt to their new work environment, and each individual has their own impact on the environment. Ensuring each candidate is a good cultural fit \u2013 meaning they exemplify similar values and behaviors as your existing team \u2013 can reduce the possibility of turnover.<\/p>\n

To attract applicants who will likely fit in well with your existing employees, HR teams can try incentivizing employee referrals. In fact, the remote work environment has made referrals more important than ever, with isolved finding that\u00a048 percent of HR leaders<\/a>\u00a0expect recruiting to be more difficult this year.\u00a0Tapping into employees\u2019 professional networks<\/a>\u00a0can improve the recruitment process and help HR teams quickly fill open positions.<\/p>\n

In addition to referrals, hiring managers and HR teams can ask behavioral questions during interviews to identify candidates that are a good fit culturally. Questions that relate to teamwork and values can offer insight into the candidate\u2019s personality. Conducting reference checks is also an option that helps weed out applicants that may not be a great fit.<\/p>\n

3. Be clear about career opportunities<\/h2>\n

Career development is the top reason for turnover in the first year of employment according to the Retention Report. In other words, employees don\u2019t feel like the company can support their goals for future growth and learning. isolved\u2019s Director of Solutions Consultants Brad Ronek says this is why managers need to use\u00a0performance management tools<\/a>\u00a0to keep employees engaged.<\/p>\n

\u201cGetting employees engaged with performance management gives them the chance to see exactly where they stand within the organization at any time,\u201d said Ronek. \u201cWith the right tools, employees have the ability to request feedback from their manager or colleagues. Being able to get that immediate response outside of the traditional review process is huge. If the employee isn\u2019t doing great, they know what they need to improve on to take their career to the next level.\u201d<\/p>\n

Managers should also be clear about development opportunities with candidates. This not only includes communicating opportunities for career advancement but also encouraging employees to take full advantage of any courses or course paths available within their organization\u2019s learning management system<\/a>\u00a0(LMS).<\/p>\n

Since retention is the goal, employers should do everything they can to develop talent from within and support employees\u2019 career growth.<\/p>\n

4. Train managers to lead effectively<\/h2>\n

Although just 12 percent of new employees\u00a0left their companies<\/a>\u00a0within the first year of employment due to manager behavior, it is still a cause for concern. Some of the most common behaviors exhibited by managers that led to turnover were unprofessionalism and poor treatment of employees.<\/p>\n

Managers are critical components of productive teams. Poor management can reduce morale, productivity, and communication throughout the organization. To ensure new employees have a positive experience, HR teams should provide each manager with training on how to respond to employees\u2019 needs. This may include leadership workshops or remedial counseling.<\/p>\n

A Positive Experience Throughout Employment<\/h2>\n

Improving the recruitment and onboarding experience is vital, but HR teams can\u2019t stop there. Every stage of the employment life cycle must be considered in order to ensure employees are happy, productive, and not looking for opportunities within a different organization.<\/p>\n

Part of that positive experience is having a payroll and HR platform that is convenient for your employees to use and keeps them engaged. GTM’s clients get exactly that with isolved. Learn more<\/a> and then request a free quote<\/a> to see how easy it is to switch.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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