Have you noticed how most career columns focus mainly on the employee or career maker? While this is not necessarily out of place, today I will move the focus to employers (just a bit)
While advising job seekers or career makers, we tend to forget that the organisations have a major role to play in how successful these careers turn out to be (or not)
A successful employment begins with how well the organisation positions itself to attract the best talents.
To attract and retain high-performing employees, employers must first create a work environment that supports their productivity, growth, well-being, and the resultant success of the organisation.
This implies that people seeking to build a successful career will typically prioritize organisations who make these efforts to attract and retain the best team members.
Here are some strategies for employers to consider:
Foster a Positive Company Culture – It is important to define and live by a clear mission and values. High performers are drawn to organizations with a strong sense of purpose. It is not enough to have a vision and mission statement. The question is “are your employees keyed into the strategy of your organisation?”
Also encouraging open communication and transparency through regular feedback, recognition, and opportunities for growth are essential.
Offer Competitive Rewards and Benefits – Employers who provide fair and competitive compensation are most appealing. Salaries, bonuses, and benefits should reflect industry standards.
Also when you offer flexible work arrangements and work-life balance, it supports employees’ personal and professional needs.
Invest in Employee Development – The importance of training cannot be emphasised. For instance, do you know that untrained employees can cost an organisation up to 30% in lost productivity and efficiency?
However, providing training, mentorship, and coaching helps to attract individuals who value personal development and it helps employees build new skills, and create opportunities for growth and advancement through internal promotions and lateral moves.
Recognize and Reward Outstanding Performance – Implement a performance-based recognition and reward system: Regularly acknowledge and compensate high achievers.
Also celebrate milestones and successes of your team members: This fosters a sense of community and shared accomplishment.
Emphasize Employee Well-being – Creating a safe and inclusive work environment simply means fostering a culture of respect, empathy, and diversity.
By implementing these strategies, employers will be positioning themselves as an organisation that attracts, retains, and inspires high-performing employees to achieve their best.
Remember employment plays out like a magnetic field therefore, only individuals with an affinity for the properties possessed by the other will be attracted.
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