No matter your industry, all organizations have something in common. The wish for a more satisfied and engaged workplace.
Unfortunately, it is not uncommon that many organizations fail to remember that a good paid job is not always enough in order to achieve a happier and engaged workplace that will stick around forever.
Here are a few straight forward methods your manufacturing organization can use to improve employee retention the easy and right way.
1. Recruit the right staff
It is not a surprise to say that improving productivity at your organization starts with recruiting the right personnel. Making sure that the right candidates are hired for the right job description is as important as making sure that your employees match your corporate culture.
If this is accomplished you can be sure that your organization is one step closer to achieving employee satisfaction, employee engagement and of course client satisfaction.
Easy solution: Hiring a recruitment agency that specializes in the manufacturing sector can be of benefit to many organizations from the manufacturing industry. Their knowledge and experience will allow them to spot the right talent for your organization and specific industry.
Unfortunately, it is not uncommon that many organizations fail to remember that a good paid job is not always enough in order to achieve a happier and engaged workplace that will stick around forever.
Here are a few straight forward methods your manufacturing organization can use to improve employee retention the easy and right way.
1. Recruit the right staff
It is not a surprise to say that improving productivity at your organization starts with recruiting the right personnel. Making sure that the right candidates are hired for the right job description is as important as making sure that your employees match your corporate culture.
If this is accomplished you can be sure that your organization is one step closer to achieving employee satisfaction, employee engagement and of course client satisfaction.
Easy solution: Hiring a recruitment agency that specializes in the manufacturing sector can be of benefit to many organizations from the manufacturing industry. Their knowledge and experience will allow them to spot the right talent for your organization and specific industry.
2. Show appreciation and recognition
Research shows that 45% of employees do not feel appreciated by their management team. Is this one of the reasons why your employees are un-satisfied and un-engaged? Yes, its one of the biggest reasons.
Easy solution: Surprise your employees with Birthday Cards, Christmas Cards, Appreciation Gifts, Bonuses, etc, but most importantly be sure to say "Thank you" "Great Job!" whenever needed. Those simple words make a huge difference, which in the long run will result in a happier and engaged workplace.
Research shows that 45% of employees do not feel appreciated by their management team. Is this one of the reasons why your employees are un-satisfied and un-engaged? Yes, its one of the biggest reasons.
Easy solution: Surprise your employees with Birthday Cards, Christmas Cards, Appreciation Gifts, Bonuses, etc, but most importantly be sure to say "Thank you" "Great Job!" whenever needed. Those simple words make a huge difference, which in the long run will result in a happier and engaged workplace.
3. Train your staff well
It is vital that your employees get the proper training, especially within the manufacturing industry. With so many risks and hazards present on daily bases within the manufacturing industry, the more you can do to increase safety and lower accident rate, the better. Unfortunately, only 38% of employees feel they have the training and information they need in order to do their job well.
Having untrained employees can do more than just physical damage. It might result in unsatisfied clients, miscommunication, etc.
Easy Solution: A simple, fifteen-minute weekly meeting with your staff can do wonders in helping identify weather or not someone needs any additional information or training. Discuss workplace hazards on top of that and your organization will be one step closer to a hazard free, satisfied and engaged workplace.
It is vital that your employees get the proper training, especially within the manufacturing industry. With so many risks and hazards present on daily bases within the manufacturing industry, the more you can do to increase safety and lower accident rate, the better. Unfortunately, only 38% of employees feel they have the training and information they need in order to do their job well.
Having untrained employees can do more than just physical damage. It might result in unsatisfied clients, miscommunication, etc.
Easy Solution: A simple, fifteen-minute weekly meeting with your staff can do wonders in helping identify weather or not someone needs any additional information or training. Discuss workplace hazards on top of that and your organization will be one step closer to a hazard free, satisfied and engaged workplace.
4. Provide a great Benefits Plan
Research shows that 25% of employees will quit and look for work at another company that offers a better benefit plan. This is especially true in the manufacturing industry, so employers will need to craft a proper benefits package if they want to keep the best employees around. This means creating a plan that offers the basics, including a vision plan that pays for eyeglasses, dental, and what is expected with hospital and prescription coverage.
One of the most important features for any employee is the benefits plan they receive from their company. It is vital that each employee receive the right benefits from a good vision plan to dental, hospital and prescription coverage, and compensation for time that is missed due to injury or illness.
Easy Solution: The best way to find out if your employees are satisfied with their benefits plan is if you ask them. Send out a Benefits Plan survey and find out today!.
Research shows that 25% of employees will quit and look for work at another company that offers a better benefit plan. This is especially true in the manufacturing industry, so employers will need to craft a proper benefits package if they want to keep the best employees around. This means creating a plan that offers the basics, including a vision plan that pays for eyeglasses, dental, and what is expected with hospital and prescription coverage.
One of the most important features for any employee is the benefits plan they receive from their company. It is vital that each employee receive the right benefits from a good vision plan to dental, hospital and prescription coverage, and compensation for time that is missed due to injury or illness.
Easy Solution: The best way to find out if your employees are satisfied with their benefits plan is if you ask them. Send out a Benefits Plan survey and find out today!.
Conclusion:
Your employees can break or make your organization.
Your employees can break or make your organization.
*research done by The Tandem Team.
