Take Better Care of Your Most Loyal Employees
Having loyal employees is a good thing for your business. Requesting talented individuals to stay longer isn’t easy. Some of them could easily get taken away by competitors. Others would decide to start their business. You have to take good care of them and make them realize that they’re important.
You don’t want to start from scratch
If these employees leave your business, you might have to start from scratch. You will train new employees to do the job well. It’s time-consuming and costly. They’ve been on the job for a long time, and they already understand the ins and outs of the industry. You would rather have them even if there are other potential employees you can hire.
Loyal employees will boost your reputation
Another reason for keeping them in your team is that they show that your company has an excellent track record of caring for employees. These people won’t last long if they didn’t feel welcomed and loved. If you’re planning to hire new employees, you can use them as an example to entice qualified candidates.
Offer promotions for deserving candidates
One of the reasons why some employees leave is that they don’t see an opportunity for growth. They have the same job for years. Make sure that you also offer them a promotion or at least a leadership role in some projects. If you think they’re not prepared, you can offer training so they will get used to the new post. You also don’t want them to get the job because of seniority alone.
Let them know you appreciate the effort and loyalty
It helps if you can show to these employees that you value them. You don’t need to show it through monetary rewards at all times. Some of them would already feel satisfied if given a thank you note. They will feel that you saw their efforts in making certain things happen.
Give them a voice at the table
When employees stay longer in the company, it means that they understand the job well. They know what the company stands for, and what its values are. Therefore, giving them a seat on the table and letting them be heard would be great. Tell them that you value their opinions and you’re willing to bet on some of them.
Help them upgrade
The problem with older employees is that they’re not adapt to modern technology. It’s the reason why they’re easily removed from the company and replaced by new employees. The truth is that you don’t have to replace them. They can be trained and they will appreciate the efforts to keep them up to speed. They might have a hard time at first, but they can do it. Have faith in their capability to transition to the use of modern office tools.
You should value the people who showed loyalty since it took a lot for them to stay long. You will regret it if they decide to leave for whatever reason.
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