Employers ‘need to listen to and value staff’
WHAT’S YOUR ROLE?
I lead a team that provides consulting services to the resources sector in contracts and procurement, supply chain, human resources, mergers and acquisitions and business and strategic advice.
I am also a non-executive director and investor in listed and private energy companies including Strike Energy and iPipe Pty Ltd.
WHY DO PEOPLE LEAVE JOBS?
Rarely do I believe it to be about money.
It relates to feeling valued, career progression and satisfaction, as well as the actions of management and leadership.
In recent times I believe job satisfaction has become more focused on work/life balance and employers providing a flexible work environment.
WHAT SHOULD JOBSEEKERS LOOK FOR?
Organisations that have the same values as you do and a really good culture.
Do your homework – meet a few people before accepting the position, ask for employee turnover rates and read annual reports.
Don’t panic, good people are in demand and will always find work, so make sure the role will support your career progression and will make you happy.
HOW CAN EMPLOYERS AND MANAGERS REDUCE TURNOVER?
Listen to your employees and make them feel valued.
Don’t just pay lip service to career development – allow employees to develop soft and hard skills, keep them interested – and if they want to stay in the same job, that is fine too.
If the organisation won’t listen, then as managers and leaders we have an obligation to do so to keep this talent.