Treating departing employees with respect and seeking their feedback is especially important in light of a new study that says nearly half of workers who left their job in the last year say they would consider going back to their former employer.
Instead of dismissing employees when their resign, consider:
- Keeping lines of communication open. Let them know that they will be welcomed back without judgment.
- Examine your culture. Look for ways to show workers more respect, empowerment, engagement, and autonomy. Promote innovations such as scheduling flexibility, the ability to work remotely, and new benefits that may entice workers back.
- Provide career growth trajectories. A third of employees suggested they would return to a previous employer if their current job stopped meeting their expectations. Make sure you offer pathways for career advancement and let employees know about these and how they can participate.
