How to remain competitive in the Great Resignation era

Securing high-quality talent is more important now than ever before; however, it’s also becoming increasingly difficult as more top performers make employment transitions in the wake of the Great Resignation. The post-pandemic era has put many employers in a state of reflection, considering new ways to engage their team that will positively impact employee retention and experience.

Below, we’re covering the top ways that your business can remain competitive in the Great Resignation era, and offering insights into new ways to engage and retain your team members.

Read on for our full list of recommendations to enhance your workplace culture and experience.

Empathetic and people-forward management systems

People don’t need to be micromanaged. Rather, they need to be heard and led by empathetic and inspiring leadership figures. Taking the time to do a rigorous self-assessment and identifying the gaps in your leadership and managerial framework is a great place to start and can help you to identify what your current needs are to better engage your team. Common places to start include:

• Hiring more managers. This results in a more optimized span of control, assigning fewer people to a single managerial figure. This allows everyone to receive a more engaging and rewarding experience.
• Hiring new fractional talent. Investing in fractional talent and freelancers can help support your core team in new ways while saving on the cost of a full-time employee.
• Hosting collaboration sessions for improvement. Your people will be the greatest source of feedback for currently-standing managerial systems. If you want to make your place new-hire and retention friendly, scheduling regular collaboration sessions is a must.

Reliable, comprehensive healthcare

Healthcare and benefits are receiving more attention in the post-pandemic era, which is unsurprising as more people are choosing to take charge of their health. You can anticipate the needs of your team members and invest in more comprehensive benefits packages to further incentivize your employees to stay with your company.

Flexible work options and availability

The pandemic brought attention to a new form of workplace management: remote and hybrid teams. Understandably, team members enjoyed this amount of flexibility and comfort, still remaining productive from the comfort of their homes – minimizing the interruption to their daily rhythm and flow. Companies who keep flexible work options available to those who request them can go a long way in engaging and retaining your team members. It shows them that management cares about preferences, autonomy and work-life balance as a whole.

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