{"id":9998,"date":"2021-11-30T09:21:34","date_gmt":"2021-11-30T09:21:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/procomservices.com\/how-to-increase-retention-through-the-great-resignation\/"},"modified":"2025-11-19T18:21:55","modified_gmt":"2025-11-19T18:21:55","slug":"how-to-increase-retention-through-the-great-resignation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/procomservices.com\/en-us\/insights\/how-to-increase-retention-through-the-great-resignation\/","title":{"rendered":"How to increase retention through The Great Resignation"},"content":{"rendered":"

Employers\u00a0must get on the same page with\u00a0their talent\u00a0by reconceptualizing\u00a0what it means to work for their organization.\u00a0\u00a0

According to The\u00a0U.S. Board of Labor, 4 million Americans quit their job in\u00a0the summer\u00a0of 2021.\u00a0The workforce is\u00a0operating\u00a0under the weight of The Great Resignation,\u00a0and\u00a0it\u00a0isn\u2019t\u00a0looking to slow down anytime soon. In\u00a0fact, a recent\u00a0Procom Voice of Talent Report<\/a>\u00a0of over 1000 knowledge workers across North America\u00a0finds\u00a052\u00a0per cent\u00a0of\u00a0respondents\u00a0are \u201clikely\u201d\u00a0to\u00a0\u201cvery likely\u201d be looking to leave their current position within the next 12 months.\u00a0\u00a0

For employers, this means they must act now<\/a>\u00a0in order to\u00a0rescue\u00a0their workers from joining\u00a0what\u2019s\u00a0been dubbed,\u00a0The Great Resignation.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>

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What caused The Great Resignation?<\/strong>\u00a0<\/h1>

The pandemic has caused workers to re-evaluate what matters most to them when it comes to\u00a0achieving a\u00a0better\u00a0work and life balance. Data shows\u00a0top motivating factors for why talent would leave include:\u00a0workers are overwhelmed and burnt out in their current role, are experiencing a lack of career growth at their current organization and would leave for a higher salary or pay rate.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>

Strategies to increase retention<\/strong>\u00a0<\/h3>

Even amid an uncertain time, talent is optimistic about their future, and they have choices. If you\u2019re responsible for increasing retention within your organization, consider the following strategies:\u00a0<\/p>

Embrace hybrid and remote work models<\/strong>\u00a0<\/h3>

Procom\u00a0data suggests it would be a mistake to force talent back to the office five days a week.\u00a0Talent\u2019s preferences for work have changed dramatically, with less than 5 perm cent of workers still favoring a five day onsite work week.\u00a0\u00a0

Remote work has proven to be a successful model for both employers and talent.\u00a0As organizations consider the next phase of workplace strategy,\u00a0it’s\u00a0important to include hybrid and remote options\u00a0in order to\u00a0stay relevant as a competitive place to work.\u00a0<\/p>

Consider\u00a0\u2018Work-from-Anywhere\u2019\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<\/h3>

For many, working remote means working from\u00a0anywhere,\u00a0\u00a0with\u00a034 per cent of talent\u00a0indicating\u00a0they expect remote\u00a0work\u00a0to include engagements that cross global boundaries.\u00a0

However, The expanding scope of Work-from-Anywhere means employers need to consider how their workforce will span a larger geographic footprint. How will this be\u00a0impacted\u00a0by jurisdictional global employment laws and other corporate tax implications?\u00a0

This\u00a0type\u00a0of\u00a0remote\u00a0work\u00a0model\u00a0will\u00a0open\u00a0organizations\u00a0up\u00a0to\u00a0new\u00a0risks
associated with health, safety and financial considerations.\u00a0<\/p>

Have clear COVID-19 Health and Safety Protocols in place<\/strong>\u00a0<\/h3>

How and when employers bring talent back to the office will have long-lasting impacts on both corporate culture and worker trust. Sixty-four per cent of talent cite would \u2018feel uncomfortable\u2019 or \u2018would not return\u2019 to the office without mandatory vaccination policies.\u00a0\u00a0

Before bringing talent back in any\u00a0capacity,\u00a0it\u2019s\u00a0critical for employers to pay careful attention to demonstrating offices are safe or risk losing valuable contributors.\u00a0<\/p>

Provide\u00a0opportunities for growth<\/strong>\u00a0<\/h3>

Employment engagement research<\/a> finds a significant predictor of whether employees are engaged is how enthusiastically they answer the question, \u201cDoes my job make good use of my skills?\u201d As such, it\u2019s important for employers to demonstrate that they value their workers by providing opportunities to grow and advance in their skillset(s). \u00a0

Survey data<\/a>\u00a0from Harvard Business Review\u00a0shows that 68\u00a0per cent\u00a0of workers around\u00a0the world\u00a0are\u00a0willing to retrain and learn new skills.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>

Take a proactive approach to retention<\/strong>\u00a0<\/h3>

Many forward-thinking organizations are taking a proactive approach to keeping talent by implementing retention interview programs. This is done by asking workers what it would take for them to stay.\u00a0<\/p>

Make culture and connection a priority<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>

Social connections have proven to have a significant positive impact on productivity.\u00a0As such,\u00a0it\u2019s\u00a0important for employers to connect and build relationships with\u00a0their\u00a0workers\u00a0as well as\u00a0provide\u00a0channels for social interaction.\u00a0Does your organization offer\u00a0incentive programs,\u00a0host\u00a0virtual\u00a0events\u00a0or run\u00a0contests?\u00a0\u00a0

Establishing and\u00a0maintaining\u00a0a strong corporate culture\u00a0is critical to\u00a0retention when workers\u00a0are\u00a0re-prioritizing\u00a0their work\/life balance.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>

Take care of\u00a0your people<\/strong>\u00a0<\/h3>

It\u2019s\u00a0important for organizations to show that they are willing to invest in the wellbeing of their people. Do you offer mental health or childcare\u00a0 programs?\u00a0Have you adjusted your work model to offer greater flexibility?\u00a0Taking care of your talent and<\/em> their families helps demonstrate\u00a0recognition and value for the work\u00a0that\u2019s\u00a0done.\u00a0\u00a0

The pandemic has produced a monumental shift in attitudes, priorities, and values. The stiff, pre-COVID workforce posture is obsolete, and the modern workplace is evolving with a myriad of remote, hybrid, and flexible options that are employee-focused and supportive.\u00a0

For deeper insights into how to attract and\u00a0retain\u00a0talent through The Great Resignation, download a complimentary copy of\u00a0Procom’s\u00a0Voice of Talent\u00a0Report.\u00a0

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