How to Tell if Your Best Employee is Going to Quit
June 19th, 2018Employee retention plays a vital role in the success of any business, no matter their industry. Operational efficiency definitely takes a hit after losing a top member of your team – or any worker. The costs incurred in the hiring process also adversely affect your bottom line when forced to replace a great employee.
What if you were able to tell if a top worker is planning on leaving for another opportunity? Let’s take a look at a few signs indicating an employee is about to jump ship. Leverage these ideas to be better prepared for or actually prevent their action.
A Newly Sharp-Dressed Employee
Watch out for any changes in appearance among your employees. For example, if a top worker improves their hygiene with a new haircut or starts dressing more professionally. This might be a sign they are interviewing off-hours or otherwise taking the steps to build their professional network.
Ultimately, this is a strong indication they are looking elsewhere for employment. Maybe a face-to-face meeting is in order? Perhaps a few problems exist which are able to be fixed to convince the worker to stay.
News From Your Personal Grapevine
A robust professional network pays off in a myriad of ways. One of these is finding out from a contact that a competitor is interested in hiring your best worker. Don’t feel shy about reaching out to your colleagues if you suspect a top employee is looking elsewhere.
Increased Absenteeism
An employee suddenly taking more time off is possibly a sign they are looking for work. This goes beyond spending a week of vacation time. Try to notice an increase in long lunches or more half-days of PTO.
“[U]sing up their sick days and vacation time (and even getting a lot of dental work done suddenly) might be a red flag that they are getting ready to jump ship and want to make sure they max out any benefits they feel owed to them,” comments international business expert, Michael Kerr.
Additionally, keep an eye out for changes in their mood around the workplace. If they seem less interested in work or distant with their bosses, this could be a sign they are looking. Once again, a direct meeting with the employee needs to happen.
When you need additional advice on building a great team at your business, talk with the experts at PrideStaff Houston. As one of the top general staffing agencies in Texas, we know the candidates able to help you succeed. Contact us to schedule some time to meet soon!
