No matter how much an employee enjoys their job, sooner or later they will quit if their relationship with their boss isn't in good shape. Here are the worst mistakes employers make that get the right people off the ship.
Fail to recognize accomplishments
First, let's get one thing straight. Good employees can afford to look elsewhere, because they will be welcomed there with open arms. It is therefore essential as an employer to recognize the achievements of employees and to underline them whether it is by giving them a promotion, a salary increase or public recognition. Some employees work even better when they are complimented! A boss who treats everyone the same will quickly discourage his best people who will end up wondering why they are making all the effort if they are never recognized.
Being too controlling
A leader must learn to delegate and trust. If he imposes a ton of unnecessary rules or demands approval of any small decision made by those he sees as his subordinates, he will end up picking up with all the work on his hands since good employees don't want to give back. counts every 15 minutes. It is also essential to allow workers to submit new ideas and to leave room for their creativity.
Don't admit your wrongs
A boss who thinks he's always right is bound to be a bad boss, because in life it's impossible to never make a mistake. Admitting your mistakes is not proof of weakness, it is a way of showing that you are human and ready to evolve for the good of the team and the company.
Fail to respect your commitments
In personal life and at work, people shy away from those who break their promises. A boss should never make a commitment to do something and then change their mind. It shows that he is unreliable and employees will lose confidence in him. And without respect and trust, we don't get very far ...
Overloading employees
If the only "reward" good workers receive is more work, they will eventually lose interest and motivation in that work. Although they loved him from the start, with constant running it's a good bet they will get bored after a few years or have to quit due to burnout. Always remember that rest is essential to perform well. If the employee still stays true to the job, it is the quality of his work that will diminish if he never has a moment to replenish his energy.
Offer no possibility of advancement
We all need a reason to move on. An employee who feels that there is no future for him in the company and that he will never be able to climb the ladder will often tend to take off to new brighter horizons.
To make a talent want to stay with a company for many years to come, you need to challenge it, be empathetic in tough times, and make things fun as often as possible. A boss who knows how to be human has a much better chance of keeping good employees for a long time