Getting workers to stick with your company can be challenging. Most employees are always looking for a better deal somewhere else. And even if they don’t get it once they finally start working at the new place, the grass often looks greener anyway, pushing them to make the move.
Fortunately, there are several ways employers like you can fight back against high turnover. All it requires is some original thinking.
The good news is that you don’t usually have to spend a lot of money on the perks you offer. Even small changes to your policies can encourage people to stay and believe that they have it good.
So what can you do? Let’s take a look.
Provide Showers
One thing you could offer workers is shower facilities on-site. These mean that they can go for a workout at lunchtime and return to their desks feeling fresh in the afternoon.
To go along with showers, you might also want to include lockers, places for workers to hang their clothes, and changing rooms. People who walk or cycle to work in the morning can freshen up and then get on with their day without feeling self-conscious about the way they smell.
Put On Social Events
Another little job perk you might want to add is social events. Granted, some employees will hate these, but many will appreciate them, especially if you avoid compulsion.
Social events are an opportunity for workers to network with each other. Cross-communication builds strong bonds and can offer career advantages in some situations.
Events also help to make workers feel more like they are an integral part of the firm. It’s those close human relationships that bond everyone together.
Construct A Healthy Workspace
A healthy workspace is also becoming increasingly essential to many workers. Employees want to work in environments that support and promote their well-being.
How you achieve this will depend on the type of people who work in your office and their preferences. Options include things like:
- Providing plenty of space for employees to relax and unwind between projects
- Offering healthy food from the canteen or kitchen
- Making desks ergonomic and physically comfortable
- Providing more natural light
Once you start demonstrating your commitment to providing a healthier space, workers are likely to stick around longer. Small changes and improvements can encourage workers to stay longer, reducing turnover and eliminating health as a concern.
Build A Place To Keep Bicycles
Another perk that can get workers to stick around longer is to build somewhere they can keep their bicycles. Having a cycle shelter means that employees can commute more flexibly without worrying about their expensive bikes getting soaked on rainy days.
Many companies promoting greener ways to travel to work are becoming increasingly keen on the idea of using shelters. For many firms, it is part of their strategy to get people out of four wheels and encourage them to use two.
Install A Water Machine
Installing a water machine is another small perk that can make a tremendous difference to your turnover rate. The ability to get fresh water on demand is something that many colleagues highly value.
Today’s water machines are much more than a tank sitting on top of a plastic stand. Most now incorporate filters that remove the taste of chlorine from the drink, improving the taste, boosting hydration, and potentially increasing productivity. When you install these machines and allow workers to use them free of charge, it changes the dynamic they have with you, increasing trust and loyalty.
Offer Learning Opportunities
Another powerful way to get workers to stick around for longer is to provide them with ample learning opportunities. Constantly developing their skills makes it more likely they will stick with you.
How you go about this process will depend on your business. For some firms, development will take the form of tuition reimbursement. That is, your employee will pay for the tuition and you will subsequently pay them back.
Another option is to go for vanilla in-house training sessions. These can be more expensive but they also allow you to speak to numerous people at the same time, enhancing value for money on large teams.
If you do offer training, ensure that there is some reward or certification at the end of it. The more compelling you can make the career path, the more likely it is that people will choose to pursue it with you.
Promote Regular Recognition
The final job perk we love is regular recognition. Showing you appreciate your employees and what they are doing can lead to massive improvements in how long they stay with you.