​When your business is experiencing an increased workload and staff seem to be coming and going, it can cause significant stress on your company. Employee turnover rate can have a ripple effect, as a worker leaving puts extra strain on existing staff members and may cause them to start looking elsewhere for jobs. Here are some reasons why employees leave and what you can do to prevent this:

No Motivation
Keeping engagement levels high is important for a strong workforce. Productive employees contribute ideas, help their colleagues who seem overwhelmed and actively look for more work to prove themselves.
If you notice any of these traits slipping from a staff member, it’s likely their motivation levels are falling. If you ignore these signs, it’s probable that they could look for other work. Make sure to do something about it before you lose them to another company.

Bring someone back into the zone through communication. Arrange team building activities, listen to all thoughts and ideas and communicate with them regularly through meetings or arranging a one on one catch-up. Maintaining an open-door policy is an effective way of keeping staff content, as they feel comfortable sharing any problems or thoughts.

Most employees want to feel they are taking the right step for their career. Along with arranging meetings to discuss projects, take time to review employee roles and what their future expectations are in the company. Try and give all team members growth opportunities when possible as they are more likely to stay when they can see progression in their roles. 

Management Style
One of the biggest reasons for a high employee turnover rate may be due to poor management. Any employee you assign as a project manager must be ready to lead a team through motivation, not intimidation.  Ensure team managers have the skills and resources needed to successfully adapt to their new roles.

This can be done through training courses and regular reviews, spending time answering any questions and listening to ideas. Get feedback from employees on their manager, ensuring it’s confidential so you will receive honest information.

This may prove time-consuming but will be worth it. Solving any problems or personality clashes between staff and their manager will prevent your employees from developing a wandering eye.

Head-Hunters
In this digital age, platforms such as LinkedIn are full of recruiters on the look for top talent. If an employee is content with their job, they will usually refuse any offers that slide into their direct messaging. However, if they see pound signs in the job description, then it may be an entirely different story.

Directors should have a general idea of salaries respective to their industry and what compensation is being offered by competitors. Conduct regular pay reviews and surveys to check how your workforce feel about their salary. Staying on the same page in terms of pay will be appreciated and stops your team from looking elsewhere if money is their motivation.  

Offering benefits is as important as a good salary. Flexitime, paying overtime and team days are all good incentives to keep your team satisfied and motivated. 
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High turnover rate is a common problem for many workplaces and with understanding the main reasons why and how to prevent it, you will stop your company from suffering the same fate. Keeping your team motivated, content and managed will lead to a loyal and determined workforce who want to help your company succeed.

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​Technology has impacted the workplace in more ways than one. Meetings can be done from different sides of the globe, social media is used to advertise, and communication is more efficient. Even with these positive changes, it can be hard to get all staff on board. Here are some ways to help employees adapt to technological advancements.

1.Training Sessions
When bringing new technology into your workplace, train employees before the processes are implemented. The best way to introduce this is to hold short, impactful training sessions.
Train team managers first as they will need to know more than other employees. Training a few employees at a time will create a more comfortable atmosphere, as they will be able to ask more questions.
Give employees a step by step guide by introducing them to the technology. Allowing them to try it out will give them the kick start needed to adapt to the new technological processes. Organise this for a few months before it is implemented, highlight the benefits this will bring to the business and tell employees they can ask questions at anytime.   

2. Introduce New Recruits to the Technology
When a new hire starts, talk them through all the modern technology used in your company. Starting a new job can be daunting enough, without them being thrown into modern technology with no introduction. Ask a manager to sit with them as they try out technology used in the workplace as they can ask questions there and then to avoid any future confusion.   

3. Be Considerate
Training employees on new technology may take focus away from their work tasks. To avoid this from happening, tell everyone that technology training will be on a set day with an allocated time slot. Reinforce that you expect all working tasks to be completed at the normal standard and on time.
Tell employees that if they are feeling snowed under, to voice their concerns to you or their management. Staff will appreciate the support, making them feel more comfortable with the latest changes.
Set realistic time goals in terms of employees adapting to the changes, they are not going to be advanced from the word go, it will take time. Be open to any feedback, questions and thoughts.

4. Review Results Regularly
A successful transition requires regular reviews of the technology and how effective it is. Set goals on how you expect it to enhance the business and check that these goals are being met. Measuring results will show any value the technology is bringing. Review employee usage, check who is having difficulty and why this is.

No matter what, you will always have team members who try and steer clear of any changes. These tips will help your employees embrace modern technology and use it to enhance, not hinder their work. Make sure to give yourself time to adapt as well, as taking a positive approach will make the transition smoother and help make your everyday processes more efficient.
 
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The workplace is filled with different people from various backgrounds, and even though it’s important to work as a team to get the job done, there are often personality clashes along the way. Here are four common personality types you will come across as a leader and information on how best to manage them alongside each other.A determined employee likes to make decisions quickly and usually won’t listen to other people’s thoughts. Even though they usually get the job done well, it’s important not to let them take over the team. With this sort of personality, you must be straight and when needs be, firm. Show the employee they are appreciated for the work they do, as even though they have a confident exterior, it may be a front and many need praise to keep improving.

In contrast to loud and determined employees are quieter members of staff. They are the wallflowers who will blend into the background. It’s important to encourage this employee to come out of their shell and to show them you value their efforts within the company. Organise after work drinks and team lunches and make sure they attend. Try not to let extrovert employees push out the quieter ones. Just because it may seem the introverted ones have less to say, some have fantastic ideas that they are perhaps too hesitant to share. It’s up to you to encourage them to speak up, as they could reveal some brilliant ideas for your business.

Having a result driven employee sounds great, however at times they can become too focused on a task and lose track of everything else. Even though achieving results is important, you must check regularly that they are not letting other aspects of their role slip. Be direct with these types of employees and reinforce the importance of concentrating on all tasks.

There is no escaping office gossip, but if you hear an employee repeatedly speaking about others, then you need to act on it, as it will dent productivity. Call them to one side and explain why it’s harmful for your company and that it needs to be stopped. Gossips are usually rather talkative people, so try and give them tasks that allow them to put their talking abilities to good use.       

When a new hire starts ask them to fill out a personality test, it’s a lighthearted way for you to get to know their characteristics from the get-go. Over time you will get to know each of your employee’s personalities and how best to approach them. Become familiar with everyone’s behaviour and try to echo that when speaking to them. They will feel more comfortable around you the more you adapt to their communication style. Being observant is key to making this approach work, and ensure to take into account their body language, type of language and expressions.
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Remember that various personalities can be beneficial for your company as it means there are many different ideas and thoughts being produced consistently. Being aware of how to handle each personality is key: some require a direct approach while you need to be more considerate with others.

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