Employee turnover is a vital metric in every organization’s planning. If you don’t measure and address it, it won’t improve. Exit interviews can be a simple tool to help you collect more information about what is causing turnover and other potentially negative factors in your organization. The effectiveness of exit interviews requires a well-balanced approach. […]
Month: May 2022
Employee Feedback Timing for Exiting Employees
Employee turnover. It’s one of those things nobody wants to talk about but says so much about the overall health of your organization. Tracking how many employees leave and are replaced within a given period of time is important for a number of reasons. It’s true that not all turnover is bad, though it might […]
High Job Openings and High Quit Rates Further Tighten Labor Market for Employers
The most recent report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics was released last week, and its findings make it clear that if employers aren’t already thinking about how to fill positions and keep talent, they will need to very soon. Unfilled positions are increasing at record levels The rate of job openings has reached […]
Continuous Listening Tips for Survey Success
Organizational success depends on agilely responding to the wide variety of factors in the business world. Market conditions, regulations, competitors, customers, suppliers; each of these requires continual monitoring and adjustments to remain profitable. Additionally, you must monitor internal factors, like your workforce, to maintain engagement and improve productivity. The best leaders know that efficiently staying […]
Employee Survey Results Action Plan
Employee surveys have become common practice in today’s workplace. Typically, employers use employee surveys with hopes of boosting engagement, improving retention, and increasing workplace morale and productivity. When employers see employee surveys as opportunities to create real change at an organizational level and commit to develop and execute action plans, the results can be astounding. […]
Why Driver Feedback Alone Isn’t Enough to Lower Turnover
Hear this lately? “We guarantee we will lower your turnover by 10%!” “On average our clients lowered their turnover by 15%!” Given current driver conditions, that sounds great, you should buy it!….Until you think it through a little better. With the rise of driver turnover and the driver shortage, the industry will continue to hear […]
Building a Better Bond with Your Drivers
With the day-to-day focus on meeting goals and the bottom line, the personal component of our jobs is often left behind. Think about the people in our lives we have relationships with; family, friends, neighbors. Where do these relationships start? It all starts with knowing enough about someone to have a conversation and build a […]
How to Provide Professional Development Opportunities When Advancement is Limited
Employee Retention, Satisfaction & Professional Development Opportunities When it comes to employee satisfaction and retention, many companies who work with People Element struggle with a lack of advancement opportunities. The reasons can differ based on the organization and the industry, but here are some of the common issues we’ve encountered: Employees accept a position to get […]
4 Ways You Can Motivate Drivers to Improve Efficiency
Successful trucking organizations understand that operational efficiency depends on many factors, including driver motivation. Efficient operations require not only top-quality equipment, expedient systems, as well as safe and productive procedures; it also requires motivated drivers and non-drivers. For motivated drivers, it’s not just about getting the miles and receiving a paycheck; it’s about having pride […]
Confidential Employee Surveys
Benefits of Confidential Surveys vs Non-Confidential Data Gathering When you want to measure the thoughts and opinions your employees have about their work experiences, you’ll want to consider conducting employee surveys. Employee surveys, whether it’s exit, new hire, or engagement, are great sources of information. They allow you to gather the information you need in […]
