What job attributes, other than compensation, convince executives to stay with a company?
Stefan Chekanov
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Making a Difference
When you are in a leadership position, you have a lot of freedom to be creative and influence the company’s strategy. The longer you stay in one place, the more confident you feel about that particular company, which helps you make better decisions. I value this feeling of freedom more than good compensation or a fancy title. I was always struggling when I worked in positions that required me to do just one simple task. I wanted to have insights into the bigger picture and contribute to the company’s growth instead of just being satisfied with a benefits package. So far, this has helped me stay in an executive position for more than 10 years, even in the most challenging times.
A Work Culture of Trust, Respect, and Empowerment
When all of these factors are conveyed throughout the company, it’s the biggest validation for me that I am part of something special. You can’t teach or learn passion, but it can be influenced by how your value is communicated to you.
Matthew Paxton
Eric Rohrback
2 Vital Traits Every Company Should Have
The first is the culture of recognition. I think companies could do a lot to reduce executive turnover and dissatisfaction by simply recognizing people more often for the work they put in. When I do a good job, I get praise and recognition from partners and the rest of the company leadership that makes me feel almost as good as when I get that yearly bonus. Peer recognition is vital for c-suite employees.
The second is that I believe that what I am doing is helping not only the company but that it has a positive social impact. Veterans’ rights and benefits are so often abused and neglected, and working for an organization that works on behalf of disempowered people gives me a sense of purpose that I want to leave behind. A company with a mission that I can understand and get behind is one that I want to continue working for.
Appreciation and Value
What makes an individual stay in the company is not just the salary. It is how they were treated. No one would like to stay in a place where they feel pressured emotionally. An employee will stay when they feel they are being appreciated. Good management will always make an employee [stay] until they choose to retire. Again, it is not just about the salary, but how the company handles their employee with value.
Lucas Travis
Carole Murphy
Receiving Recognition and Respect
Every day, great workers demonstrate their worth. They assist in establishing and maintaining the company’s positive rhythm. They serve as role models for others. They volunteer when they are called upon without being asked. Their distinct abilities and knowledge are readily apparent. In exchange, the outstanding employee’s efforts and contributions are rewarded with recognition and appreciation at all levels of the organization, especially at the top.
The relationship between a great employee and the company is strengthened further by recognition and appreciation from colleagues and leadership. They stay because all they have is their “reputation” to bring to a new company. It will be important to achieve respect and recognition all over again.
Free Expression of Appreciation
People ought to be respected for their efforts. They need a sense that their work is important. If individuals do not feel valued, they may seek employment in a place where their efforts will be recognized.
Tip: You will never offer enough support or appreciation. So, give it wherever possible to ensure your staff is respected and confident they are doing a successful job. They will show appreciation for and admiration for their coworkers.
Individuals who admire and support their coworkers are more likely to get along with them, and a sense of team belonging is a significant factor in whether employees stick with a company. Being able to rely on your colleagues and expect them to partner with you is critical to job satisfaction. Encourage teamwork through team bonding activities. If anyone does well, include team gratitude.
Richard Mews
Mike Chappell
Making Meaningful Contributions
If employees think their role is valuable, and have a goal and significance inside the organization, they are more likely to be happy with their employment. People can stick in an organization for a prolonged period if they believe the job they are doing is meaningful and adds value to the team. Otherwise, what is the point of doing anything at all? You do not want people on your team who are there only for the money.
Tip: If individuals are not getting success from their efforts, assist them in determining where they are going wrong by providing training, encouragement, and mentorship.
Enthusiasm for the Company
There is a phase when a great employee’s enthusiasm for their job and the company’s vision/mission collide. The single most important factor in why great employees stay is the connection [between] the job of the great employee and the vision and mission of the organization. The fantastic workers believe in what the company stands for, which is a strong emotional bond.
It emphasizes the importance of the job. It makes the company’s values worthwhile to defend and fight for. If you’re not emotionally involved in the job and the business, work is just working, and what you do it doesn’t matter. Great workers stick around because they care about their jobs and the business.
Nicole Graham
Abby Hao
2 Unique Attributes
Advocating Culture
Promote open communication and continuously enhance employee capabilities. One way is to reward valuable opinions that are helpful to the company.
Provide Appropriate Training
Always keep up to date with the latest learning management system and think about ways to turn boring content into engaging, easy-to-understand training programs.Organizing online training, conducting quizzes, and other interesting interactive elements can keep your employees interested and engaged.
Core Value Alignment
Core value alignment is a good reason to stay with a company. It is quite rare to find a company that values the things you value, and it makes the decision-making process a lot less taxing. Leaders are people too, and it takes a toll on us every time we make decisions that are against our individual beliefs. That is why belonging to a company that is in sync with our principles is a key attribute to making leaders stay.
Marcus Clarke
Willie Greer
Company Culture
Based on years of experience working in the corporate world, what makes an employee stay, apart from compensation, is company culture. It’s the way a superior treat their subordinates and other members of the group that will make or break one’s experience. Company culture forms even deeper and meaningful connections amongst employees. Without an employee-centric culture, it may be difficult to retain an employee.
What made it difficult for me to leave my previous job was the way the company takes care of its employees by providing them with additional incentives and care packages, as well as the culture where people treat each other as their equal. An example of how they showcase this is by not allowing the “ma’am”/”sir” address, encouraging everyone to call each other by their first names. This [familiarity] shows how the company is keen when it comes to making employees feel there are no rankingsbecause everyone’s work is always appreciated.
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