According to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, more than 42 million workers quit their jobs in 2021. You may not be able to completely stem the tide of resignations, but you can take some steps to retain staff and engage the workers you have:
- Have a designated time for all team members to check in with their supervisor. Ideally, this should be daily or weekly. This will help build connections and trust. It also will give managers an opportunity to promptly identify and address any problems or issues an employee is having. At the same time, it presents an opportunity for worker to express any concerns or complaints.
- Destigmatize mental health challenges. Provide an acceptable space for workers to share their feelings and reach out for help. Don’t avoid discussing mental health status.
- Normalize taking mental health days. More than ever, workers want and need a work-life balance. They need to feel comfortable taking time off when they need to recharge.
- Encourage emotional intelligence practices among leaders. This will help improve communication, increase self-awareness, and reduce stress and tension among team members.
Part of the ‘new normal’ of the workplace is a culture where employees feel valued and appreciated and they are encouraged to live balanced, healthy lives. Organizations that offer these things in abundance and earnestly are likely to suffer less from the ‘great resignation.’
