Learn the methods of how to reduce employee turnover and continue to grow your company.

1. HOW
TO
R E D U C E
EMPLOYEE
TURNOVER

2. HIRE THE RIGHT PEOPLE
When hiring, make sure that the candidates
who are interviewed not only possess
exceptional work ethic, office knowledge,
and skills, but that their personality seems to
mesh well with your office’s unique culture.

3. FLEXiBiLiTY
• Consider telecommuting, offering onsite
backup days, and compressed schedules.
• Let employees take breaks for sunshine;
time outside keeps employees
reenergized for work

4. COMPETITIVE SALARY &
BENEFITS
• Work with HR to compile data on
today’s industry packages
–Review salary and benefits at
least annually. Have HR keep
track of trends in the
marketplace.

5. BOLSTER EMPLOYEES’
ENGAGEMENT
Employees need:
–Social interaction
–A rewarding
environment
–A challenging

6. SOCIAL INTERACTION
• Treat employees members of a real team
• Include employees in meetings, where goals and visions
are set. Have a dry erase boards where employees can
share their best ideas.
• Install peer recognition programs (i.e. monthly memos
distinguishing individual employee achievements)

7. A REWARDING ENVIRONMENT
• “Awards, recognition and praise might just
be the single most cost-effective way to
maintain a happy, productive work force.”
– The Wall Street Journal
• Simple acknowledgements, like thank you
emails or even a post-it-note with a nice
short message

8. ACHALLENGING
POSITION
• A position that challenges the
employee, promising him or her
the potential to grow and
achieve promotions

9. IN SUM: INCITE AN
ENTHUSIASTIC OFFICE CULTURE
Don’t just leave your employees looking forward
to five minute de-stress sessions in the office
break room. Have them looking beyond the file
cabinets, computer screens, mailing labels and
lists, and swarm of office products. Have them
enjoy the company of their coworkers!

10. THROW OFFICE
PARTIES
“Seventy percent of respondents to a study
commissioned by Seamless Corporate Accounts, an
online food service company, said the gatherings are
important to company morale, while 90 percent said
they’d be disappointed if holiday parties were
canceled.” –New York Post

11. SURPRISE EMPLOYEES
“Although appreciation can diminish over time,
strive to do the unexpected--from handing out
free Chicago Cubs tickets to spot bonuses at
company meetings for excellence...Constantly
surprising your employees will carry more
momentum within your organization than oneoff gifts.”- Jon Morris, Inc. Magazine

12. MAKE SURE THAT EMPLOYEES
HAVE TIME FOR F U N
“Summer weather is actually a real
business opportunity. Team
members and employees will appreciate
the chance to get fresh air and sunlight
and have some fun. The perception that
such ‘frolicking’ will lead to a decrease
in productivity is, in most cases, not
backed up by research or reality. In fact,
the opposite is true – fun increases

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14. SOURCES
• http://guides.wsj.com/management/recrui
ting-hiring-and-firing/how-to-reduceemployee-turnover/
• http://www.nypost.com/p/news/business/j
obs/office_party_on_vduTLm35td5KyqrXE
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• http://www.inc.com/jon-morris/makeyour-office-a-fun-place-to-work.html