Many business owners hate to hire employees. It takes a lot of time and work to get someone trained the way that you want so you can trust them with your business. If you constantly have people coming and going, you will spend more time training than doing anything else.
The key is to find the right employees and treat them right so that they will stay. Here are some tips to keep your employees.
Respect them. The best way to keep your employees is to show them respect. People are much happier at work when they know that they are appreciated and respected. Treat them unfairly and, no matter how much they like the job, they will not stay. For this reason, always treat them with respect, listen to their concerns, and solve any problems as quickly as you can.
Don’t be afraid to ask them about their happiness at work. If you want to know if your employees are happy and satisfied, ask them. If you want to see how you can improve their work experience, just ask. If employees know that their happiness is important, they are more likely to stick around, even through harder times.
Pay them what they deserve. One of the most common reasons that people leave a job (even if they love it) is to get more money. If you are barely paying them, they are going to be constantly looking for a better paying job.
Even if you can’t pay them enough, make the extras that you offer make up for it. Many people will stay at a lower paying job if there are some benefits. Do your best to offer health insurance, as well as paid vacation and sick days. Discounts on products and services are also appreciated. So, even if you can’t pay one of your employees enough, do your best to give them some extras to show that they are really appreciated.
By treating your employees well, they are more likely to stick around. This helps your business grow because you can take the time to do what you need to do, both at home and in the office, while still giving your customers what they deserve. When you find an employee that works well, do everything that you can to keep him or her around!
