HOW
TO MITIGATE EMPLOYEE ATTRITION
Employee attrition is due to many of reasons employees
leave from the workforce of the organization. Some reasons are it might be
employee retirement, might be voluntary or involuntary, might be internal
reasons and demographic etc. when attrition rate is high of an organization it
become a course of concern. Because it directly effects on the organizational
culture as well as the organizational leaderships.
There are 4 factors effecting's to employee attrition
Are there any advantages of attrition to an
organization? Attrition is always not bad to the organization. Due to following
reasons it may good for business turnover.
·
Reducing poor performing employees and it
helps to open door to new talents. It benefitted for organization.
·
Attrition can be enabled organization
diversity.
·
It helps to create a dynamic work force.
How to mitigate attrition
Hire the right people-
This is the best way to reduce attrition rate if the HR can hire right people
in right time employees are not going to leave from the work force. If define
job role clearly in the beginning that candidate fit not only for the job but
also the organizational culture.
Fire people if don’t fit-
if employees not fit for the particular role HR should identify and fired.
Keep compensation and benefits currently-
organization should offer competitive pay package compared to the other
organizations.
Encourage generosity and gratitude-
encourage pro-social behaviors in your employees.
Recognize and reward employees-
show your employees that they are most value to the organization and appreciate
them.
Make opportunities for developments and growth- conducting training programs like out bound training, personal development training, product training, manufacturing process trainings gives opportunities to growth themselves.
Conclusion
There might be pros and cons in employee attrition. As
a leading organization HRM responsibility is mitigate the employee attrition
low attrition rate means the organization is great place to work.
References
https://www.workhuman.com/resources/globoforce-blog/12-surefire-tips-to-reduce-employee-turnover
https://www.toolbox.com/hr/engagement-retention/articles/what-is-attrition-complete-guide/
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