{"id":107643,"date":"2024-02-27T08:33:45","date_gmt":"2024-02-27T15:33:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/?p=107643"},"modified":"2026-03-16T11:20:01","modified_gmt":"2026-03-16T17:20:01","slug":"reduce-employee-turnover","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2024\/02\/27\/reduce-employee-turnover\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Data-Driven Strategies to Reduce Employee Turnover"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2024\/02\/27\/reduce-employee-turnover\/#Why_is_reducing_employee_turnover_important_for_business_performance\" >Why is reducing employee turnover important for business performance?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2024\/02\/27\/reduce-employee-turnover\/#1_Reduced_Costs\" >1. Reduced Costs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2024\/02\/27\/reduce-employee-turnover\/#2_Greater_Continuity_and_Productivity\" >2. Greater Continuity and Productivity<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2024\/02\/27\/reduce-employee-turnover\/#3_Greater_Profits\" >3. Greater Profits<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2024\/02\/27\/reduce-employee-turnover\/#_4_More_Qualified_Employees\" >&nbsp;4. More Qualified Employees<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2024\/02\/27\/reduce-employee-turnover\/#5_Improved_Culture_and_Increased_Job_Satisfaction\" >5. Improved Culture and Increased Job Satisfaction<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2024\/02\/27\/reduce-employee-turnover\/#6_Better_Customer_Experience\" >6. Better Customer Experience<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2024\/02\/27\/reduce-employee-turnover\/#7_Enhanced_Brand_Reputation\" >7. Enhanced Brand Reputation<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2024\/02\/27\/reduce-employee-turnover\/#What_causes_employee_turnover_in_organizations\" >What causes employee turnover in organizations?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2024\/02\/27\/reduce-employee-turnover\/#Major_Reasons_for_Leaving_a_Job\" >Major Reasons for Leaving a Job<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2024\/02\/27\/reduce-employee-turnover\/#What_are_data-driven_strategies_to_reduce_employee_turnover\" >What are data-driven strategies to reduce employee turnover?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2024\/02\/27\/reduce-employee-turnover\/#1_Wellness_Programs\" >1. Wellness Programs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2024\/02\/27\/reduce-employee-turnover\/#2_Career_Development\" >2. Career Development<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2024\/02\/27\/reduce-employee-turnover\/#3_Recognize_and_Reward\" >3. Recognize and Reward<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2024\/02\/27\/reduce-employee-turnover\/#4_Team_Building\" >4. Team Building<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2024\/02\/27\/reduce-employee-turnover\/#5_Make_Managers_Coaches\" >5. Make Managers Coaches<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2024\/02\/27\/reduce-employee-turnover\/#6_Provide_Robust_Resources\" >6. Provide Robust Resources<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2024\/02\/27\/reduce-employee-turnover\/#7_Promote_a_Healthy_Work-Life_Balance\" >7. Promote a Healthy Work-Life Balance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2024\/02\/27\/reduce-employee-turnover\/#8_Offer_Fringe_Benefits\" >8. Offer Fringe Benefits<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2024\/02\/27\/reduce-employee-turnover\/#9_Foster_Inclusivity\" >9. Foster Inclusivity<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2024\/02\/27\/reduce-employee-turnover\/#10_Ask_and_Listen_to_Employees\" >10. Ask (and Listen to) Employees<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2024\/02\/27\/reduce-employee-turnover\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote executive-summary is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-width:1px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);font-size:17px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p style=\"font-size:20px\"><strong>Executive Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group executive-summary\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\"><strong>How can employers reduce employee turnover?<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"executive-summary\" style=\"font-size:16px\">Employers reduce employee turnover by supporting employee well-being, engagement, and growth. Clear communication, strong leadership, and wellness-focused programs help employees feel valued and supported. When employees are healthier and more engaged, retention improves and turnover costs decrease.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Employee turnover is a continual challenge across industries, as more than 3.4 million people \u2013 or an average of 2.2% of the labor force \u2013 quit their jobs every month (<a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20240310020927\/https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/news.release\/pdf\/jolts.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bureau of Labor Statistics<\/a>). Moreover, a <a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20240305180212\/https:\/\/www.inc.com\/sarah-lynch-\/your-workers-might-want-to-quit-in-2024-heres-why.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LinkedIn survey<\/a> revealed that a whopping 85% of employees are considering leaving their jobs in 2024, representing a 27% increase over 2023.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Replacing employees is costly, with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shrm.org\/topics-tools\/news\/talent-acquisition\/real-costs-recruitment\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Society for Human Resource Management<\/a> (SHRM) estimating the average cost of a new hire to be $4,700 \u2013 but when you account for soft costs such as training and lost productivity, that figure can balloon to three to four times the employee\u2019s annual salary.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Reduce-Employee-Turnover-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Reduce Employee Turnover with 10 data-driven tips\" class=\"wp-image-107650\" style=\"width:701px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Reduce-Employee-Turnover-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Reduce-Employee-Turnover-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Reduce-Employee-Turnover-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Reduce-Employee-Turnover-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Reduce-Employee-Turnover-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>As we navigate out of the Great Resignation through the era of soft quitting with a looming recession, employee turnover is at the forefront of HR challenges, and the most successful companies are adopting focused employee retention strategies that extend beyond obvious compensation incentives. To that end, the following lists ten proven ways to reduce employee turnover, backed by industry research.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2022\/06\/01\/companies-with-high-employee-satisfaction\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong> The Great Retention: Companies with High Employee Satisfaction<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"reduce-turnover-benefits\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_reducing_employee_turnover_important_for_business_performance\"><\/span>Why is reducing employee turnover important for business performance?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Retaining employees offers significant benefits to companies of all sizes and industries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Culture-of-Positivity-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-107651\" style=\"width:627px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Culture-of-Positivity-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Culture-of-Positivity-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Culture-of-Positivity-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Culture-of-Positivity-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Culture-of-Positivity-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-reduced-costs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Reduced_Costs\"><\/span>1. Reduced Costs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If it costs three times a position\u2019s annual salary to hire a new employee, that means it would cost $180,000 to replace an employee who earns $60,000 per year. That adds up to $540,000 in annual costs for a 100-employee company with a 3% turnover rate. Reducing employee turnover by just 1% can save significant money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-greater-continuity-and-productivity\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Greater_Continuity_and_Productivity\"><\/span>2. Greater Continuity and Productivity<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Experts say it takes a new employee one to two years to reach maximum productivity (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/forbeseq\/2023\/03\/21\/five-hidden-costs-of-employee-attrition\/?sh=5bfcc11662f4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Forbes<\/a>). When you have high employee turnover, you lose the continuity required for productivity. Conversely, low turnover promotes <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2022\/06\/06\/increase-employee-productivity\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">high productivity<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-greater-profits\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Greater_Profits\"><\/span>3. Greater Profits<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Companies committed to employee retention tend to have greater employee engagement \u2013 and companies with high employee engagement are 21% more profitable (<a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20251202065037\/https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/advisor\/business\/hr-statistics-trends\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Forbes<\/a>).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-nbsp-4-more-qualified-employees\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_4_More_Qualified_Employees\"><\/span>&nbsp;4. More Qualified Employees<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Employee retention grants companies experienced, talented employees who retain institutional knowledge over time. Highly qualified employees make fewer mistakes and bring seasoned ideas to the table, helping companies overcome difficult challenges and influencing business growth.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-5-improved-culture-and-increased-job-satisfaction\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Improved_Culture_and_Increased_Job_Satisfaction\"><\/span>5. Improved Culture and Increased Job Satisfaction<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A great employee culture improves retention rates, but it also works the other way around \u2013 when you reduce employee turnover, you improve employee culture by keeping employees long enough to become ingrained in your company. In addition, employees who work together longer are more likely to forge friendships, and people who have a best friend at work are more likely to be <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2022\/06\/10\/job-satisfaction\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">satisfied with their jobs<\/a> and less likely to leave their companies (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gallup.com\/workplace\/397058\/increasing-importance-best-friend-work.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gallup<\/a>).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Celebrate-your-team-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Teamwork reduces turnover\" class=\"wp-image-107652\" style=\"width:675px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Celebrate-your-team-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Celebrate-your-team-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Celebrate-your-team-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Celebrate-your-team-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Celebrate-your-team-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-6-better-customer-experience\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Better_Customer_Experience\"><\/span>6. Better Customer Experience<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Low employee turnover means more experienced staff who understand your customers and can provide fast, friendly, capable support, creating a better customer experience.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-7-enhanced-brand-reputation\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Enhanced_Brand_Reputation\"><\/span>7. Enhanced Brand Reputation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Companies with low employee turnover are more likely to earn reputations as great places to work, contributing to a positive brand reputation. Many customers prefer supporting companies that treat their employees well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2022\/06\/07\/improving-employee-retention\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong> The 10 Best Ways for Improving Employee Retention and Satisfaction<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"reduce-turnover-causes\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_causes_employee_turnover_in_organizations\"><\/span>What causes employee turnover in organizations?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Employees cite many different reasons for leaving, and various polls and surveys have varying outcomes.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, in one study, 56% of employees said compensation was a top reason they\u2019d seek another job, and 41% said they would switch jobs for just a 5% increase in pay (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnbc.com\/2022\/03\/22\/great-resignation-continues-as-44percent-of-workers-seek-a-new-job.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CNBC<\/a>). At the same time, 40% of <a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20260113092523\/https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/advisor\/business\/best-employee-benefits\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Forbes<\/a> survey respondents said they would leave their jobs for better benefits.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Compensation and benefits are common themes for quitting, and that\u2019s to be expected, but they\u2019re not the only drivers of employee turnover. Compare the results of a <a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20250125213003\/https:\/\/www.flexjobs.com\/blog\/post\/changing-work-landscape-career-shifts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2023 FlexJobs<\/a> survey and a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pewresearch.org\/short-reads\/2022\/03\/09\/majority-of-workers-who-quit-a-job-in-2021-cite-low-pay-no-opportunities-for-advancement-feeling-disrespected\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2021 Pew Research Center<\/a> survey:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-major-reasons-for-leaving-a-job\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Major_Reasons_for_Leaving_a_Job\"><\/span><strong>Major Reasons for Leaving a Job<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td colspan=\"2\"><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>FlexJobs Survey<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Pew Research Center Survey<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1. Poor work-life balance: 29%2. Low or unfair pay: 28%3. Toxic company culture: 27%4. Felt disrespected\/undervalued: 26%5. Limited advancement opportunities: 25%6. Too stressful: 25%7. Didn\u2019t allow (enough) remote work: 23%8. Bad boss: 22%9. Misaligned company and personal values: 21%10. Inflexible work hours: 21%<\/td><td>1. Low pay: 37%2. Felt disrespected at work: 35%3. Lack of advancement opportunities: 33%4. Childcare issues: 24%5. Lack of flexibility to choose hours: 24%6. Poor benefits: 23%7. Wanted to relocate: 22%8. Working too many hours: 20%9. Working too few hours: 16%10. Required vaccine: 8%<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The reasons employees give for quitting can differ from what they say they want. Thus, a sound strategy for reducing employee turnover addresses both \u201cwhy they quit\u201d and \u201cwhat they want\u201d from their jobs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, Adobe\u2019s 2023 <a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20230925131622\/https:\/\/business.adobe.com\/blog\/the-latest\/top-findings-from-the-state-of-work-2023-report\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The State of Work Report<\/a> uncovered an overarching theme that isn\u2019t completely represented in the previous statistics: employees want their work to be rewarding. That means they want:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Autonomy over how they get their work done: 75%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To provide input into business goals: 75%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Better alignment and collaboration: 46%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Better tools: 65%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fewer apps to work in: 68%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A positive work-life balance: 59%<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Such insights are valuable for developing a successful employee retention strategy.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2022\/04\/13\/employee-retention-strategies\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong> Best Employee Retention Strategies to Reduce Labor Loss and Increase Loyalty<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"reduce-turnover-how-to\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_data-driven_strategies_to_reduce_employee_turnover\"><\/span>What are data-driven strategies to reduce employee turnover?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are ten proven strategies to reduce employee turnover, backed by industry research.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-wellness-programs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Wellness_Programs\"><\/span>1. Wellness Programs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2022\/06\/14\/wellness-programs-increase-employee-retention\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Wellness programs<\/a> are among the best ways to reduce employee turnover. In fact, research shows that 45% of employees in small and medium-sized businesses say wellness programs would make them stay with their employers a lot longer, and 87% of employees choose employers based on the health and wellness programs they offer (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/forbesbusinessdevelopmentcouncil\/2018\/08\/27\/win-with-wellness-attract-and-retain-talent\/?sh=415e26031648\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Forbes<\/a>).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/team-building-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Team Collaboration reduces turnover\" class=\"wp-image-107653\" style=\"width:635px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/team-building-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/team-building-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/team-building-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/team-building-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/team-building-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Moreover, <a href=\"https:\/\/hrexecutive.com\/the-roi-of-wellbeing-business-case-insights-from-2000-hr-pros\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Human Resource Executive<\/a> found that 83% of employees believe their wellbeing is as important as their salary, and 77% would consider leaving a company that doesn\u2019t focus on wellbeing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2020\/01\/02\/design-employee-wellness-plan-works\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">well-designed wellness program<\/a> is comprehensive and holistic, addressing all six pillars of wellness:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Physical wellness<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mental and emotional wellness<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nutritional wellness<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Occupational wellness<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Financial wellness<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Social wellness<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2020\/01\/02\/design-wellness-programs-successful\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong> How to Design Wellness Programs that are Successful<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Wellness programs not only show employees their employers care about them, they can reduce stress and chronic disease while improving quality of life and health outcomes \u2013 but wellness programs don\u2019t just benefit employees. They also benefit businesses by:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Reducing costs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Decreasing absenteeism<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Increasing productivity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Boosting morale<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fostering teamwork<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2020\/01\/02\/workplace-wellness-statistics-wellness-stats\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">comprehensive review<\/a> of 22 studies on the financial impact of worksite wellness programs found that for every dollar spent on wellness, companies yield a $3.27 return on investment in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2020\/01\/02\/effective-workplace-health-programs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">reduced healthcare costs<\/a> alone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not all wellness programs are created equal, so it\u2019s important to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2020\/01\/02\/workplace-health\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">choose a wellness program<\/a> based on scientific evidence to influence employee behavior and deliver positive outcomes.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2022\/04\/19\/improve-employee-retention\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong> How Wellness Programs Help Improve Employee Retention<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-career-development\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Career_Development\"><\/span>2. Career Development<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Career development is essential to employee retention. A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/pulse\/how-career-development-contributes-employee-retention-felipe-negron\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LinkedIn Learning Report<\/a> found that 94% of people would stay at companies that invest in their career growth, while an article published by the <a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20250115083143\/https:\/\/www.umassglobal.edu\/news-and-events\/blog\/professional-development-benefits\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">University of Massachusetts<\/a> states that companies that offer professional development opportunities increase employee retention by 34%.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Career development ideas include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Mentorships<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Skills development programs with cross-training opportunities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Multi-disciplinary teams<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Well-defined paths to advancement<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/mentorship-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Mentorships help reduce turnover rates\" class=\"wp-image-107654\" style=\"width:678px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/mentorship-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/mentorship-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/mentorship-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/mentorship-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/mentorship-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-recognize-and-reward\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Recognize_and_Reward\"><\/span>3. Recognize and Reward<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s no secret that employees want to be recognized and rewarded for their work, and they\u2019re often loyal to companies that make recognition a priority. Companies that frequently recognize their employees are 41% more likely to increase retention rates (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.achievers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/The-Business-Impact-of-Inclusive-and-Frequent-Recognition-2020.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Brandon Hall Group<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;Some cost-effective <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2022\/09\/30\/incentivize-employees-without-money\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">employee recognition and rewards ideas<\/a> include:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Handwritten thank-you notes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Celebrating employee successes office-wide<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sharing how an employee&#8217;s contribution benefited the business<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Employee spotlights on social media and in company newsletters<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Celebrating wellness program achievements<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2020\/01\/02\/small-business-wellness-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong> How to Make Small Business Wellness Programs Work<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-team-building\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Team_Building\"><\/span>4. Team Building<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Fostering a team culture is essential to reducing employee turnover. A <a href=\"https:\/\/go.gusto.com\/rs\/110-WOX-868\/images\/Framework_Community_at_Work_Survey_final.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gusto survey<\/a> found that, other than salary, 37% of employees say the most important reason for staying at their jobs is working with a great team \u2013 and 52% have left or are considering leaving jobs because they don\u2019t feel like they belong.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Employee team-building ideas include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2020\/01\/02\/office-challenge-ideas-office-fitness-challenges\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Health challenges<\/a>, such as step challenges<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Assigning multi-disciplinary projects<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fun games, activities, and offsite retreats<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2020\/01\/01\/wellness-program-engagement-the-complete-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong> How to Get Maximum Wellness Program Engagement: The Complete Guide<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-5-make-managers-coaches\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Make_Managers_Coaches\"><\/span>5. Make Managers Coaches<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Management has a direct and powerful effect on employee turnover rate \u2013 after all, most employees work with and report to managers every day. Rather than consider themselves task drivers, managers should adopt the role of coaches, where their job is to support their team in achieving common goals.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Consider <a href=\"https:\/\/fortune.com\/2023\/06\/05\/company-replaced-managers-coaches-employee-productivity-much-happier-work-careers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">this Fortune article<\/a> that describes how one company replaced managers with coaches, resulting in much happier employees and a 20% boost in productivity.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Managers-as-leadership-reduces-turnover-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-107655\" style=\"width:612px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Managers-as-leadership-reduces-turnover-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Managers-as-leadership-reduces-turnover-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Managers-as-leadership-reduces-turnover-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Managers-as-leadership-reduces-turnover-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Managers-as-leadership-reduces-turnover-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>While we\u2019re not suggesting you fire your managers and hire coaches instead, we are saying you can reduce employee turnover when your managers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Have a team mentality<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Are servant leaders<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Are empowered to help employees<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-6-provide-robust-resources\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Provide_Robust_Resources\"><\/span>6. Provide Robust Resources<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Employees are more likely to jump ship if they don\u2019t have the tools and resources to perform their jobs effectively. Think about it: why would an employee stay at a job that makes them work twice as hard due to poor resources when they can get the same pay for half the work and frustrations elsewhere?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Adobe\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zdnet.com\/article\/nearly-half-of-workers-will-quit-their-job-if-their-workplace-technology-is-not-up-to-scratch\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2021 State of Work Report<\/a> reveals that 49% of employees would leave their jobs over poor technology, while the company\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20231203220936\/https:\/\/business.adobe.com\/resources\/reports\/state-of-work-2023.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2023 State of Work Report<\/a> states that 16% of senior leadership would leave for a job with a better tech stack.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Key considerations include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Give employees tools that make their jobs easier<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Don\u2019t assume; ask employees what they need<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Introduce a comprehensive onboarding program<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2020\/01\/02\/employee-wellness-program-ideas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong> 17 Employee Wellness Program Ideas to Increase Engagement<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-7-promote-a-healthy-work-life-balance\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Promote_a_Healthy_Work-Life_Balance\"><\/span>7. Promote a Healthy Work-Life Balance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gallup.com\/467702\/indicator-employee-retention-attraction.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gallup<\/a> found that 26% of employees cite wellbeing and work-life balance as the primary reason for leaving their previous job, behind only engagement and culture (40%) and ahead of pay and benefits (20%). It\u2019s clear, then, that work-life balance is critical to reducing employee turnover, and companies that prioritize employee happiness are more likely to retain employees long-term.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/stretch-it-out-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-107656\" style=\"width:618px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/stretch-it-out-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/stretch-it-out-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/stretch-it-out-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/stretch-it-out-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/stretch-it-out-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>There are many ways to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2020\/01\/02\/manage-stress-at-work\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">promote a healthy work-life balance<\/a>, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Offering flexible scheduling<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enabling remote and hybrid work opportunities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prioritizing productivity over work hours<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2020\/01\/01\/health-and-wellness-in-the-workplace\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong> Why Health and Wellness in the Workplace is Important<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-8-offer-fringe-benefits\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Offer_Fringe_Benefits\"><\/span>8. Offer Fringe Benefits<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Over 60% of employees say benefits make them feel more cared for and loyal to their employers, according to MetLife\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.metlife.com\/workforce-insights\/boosting-benefits-understanding-and-use\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2023 U.S. Employee Benefit Trends Study<\/a>. While many companies offer health insurance, workers\u2019 compensation, and family and medical leave \u2013 required by law for most businesses \u2013 optional fringe benefits and perks can be significant differentiators that help companies attract and retain top talent.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Examples include:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Retirement plans<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Paid Time Off (PTO)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Childcare subsidies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Commuter benefits<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Financial and retirement planning<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gym memberships<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOP)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tuition reimbursement<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Employee discounts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Health and wellness coaching<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-9-foster-inclusivity\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Foster_Inclusivity\"><\/span>9. Foster Inclusivity<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Much research has been devoted to examining the impact of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, and the evidence is overwhelming: employees are 5.4 times more likely to want to stay at inclusive companies long-term (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.greatplacetowork.com\/resources\/blog\/why-is-diversity-inclusion-in-the-workplace-important\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Great Place To Work<\/a>), while 81% of employees would consider leaving jobs over an employer\u2019s lack of commitment to DEI (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodhire.com\/resources\/articles\/diversity-equity-inclusion-survey\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">GoodHire<\/a>).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Moreover, an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/juliekratz\/2023\/10\/06\/new-report-the-cost-on-exclusion-is-over-1-trillion\/?sh=f1cdf207aeb5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Accenture<\/a> report states that American businesses without inclusive work cultures collectively lose $1.05 trillion annually due to high turnover rates and low productivity and engagement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Per <a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20241009192621\/https:\/\/www2.deloitte.com\/us\/en\/pages\/about-deloitte\/articles\/building-an-inclusive-culture-at-work.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Deloitte<\/a>, today\u2019s workforce is seeking a culture of:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Authenticity, where they can be themselves and leverage their unique strengths<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Flexibility, where they can choose where and when their work gets done<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Purpose, where they make an impact<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2023\/01\/02\/easiest-wellness-program-for-employees\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong> The Easiest Wellness Program for Employees<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-10-ask-and-listen-to-employees\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Ask_and_Listen_to_Employees\"><\/span>10. Ask (and Listen to) Employees<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In its <a href=\"https:\/\/go.perceptyx.com\/research-the-state-of-employee-listening-2023\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2023 The State of Employee Listening Report<\/a>, Perceptyx notes that companies that listen to employee feedback and include employees in the change process are seven times more likely to retain talent \u2013 even during times of high attrition.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/listen-to-feedback-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-107657\" style=\"width:684px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/listen-to-feedback-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/listen-to-feedback-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/listen-to-feedback-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/listen-to-feedback-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/listen-to-feedback-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Companies that listen to their employees \u2013 and use their feedback to make positive changes \u2013 are far more likely to reduce turnover and reap the rewards of long-term loyalty.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ideas include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Conduct employee surveys<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Encourage regular, honest employee feedback<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Measure your employee Net Promoter Score (eNPS)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Reducing employee turnover should be a top property for every company. Institute the research-backed initiatives listed here to boost retention and gain a competitive advantage through increased productivity, reduced costs, and greater profits.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At WellSteps, we understand how effective wellness programs reduce employee turnover, increase job satisfaction, and drive positive business outcomes. Our wellness offerings are science-based, holistic, and tailored to fit each company&#8217;s and individual&#8217;s unique needs and preferences. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/demosignup\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Schedule a free demo<\/a> to see how our program influences employee and business health today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-frequently-asked-questions\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1773681436569\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">How can wellness programs help reduce employee turnover in a measurable way?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Wellness programs help reduce employee turnover by improving daily work experiences\u2014less burnout, better support, and stronger connection to the organization. When employees feel cared for and have tools to manage stress and health, they\u2019re less likely to look elsewhere. Over time, this shows up in retention data, especially among high-stress roles.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1773681442295\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What data should HR track to see if their efforts reduce employee turnover?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">To see whether you reduce employee turnover, track retention rates by department, tenure bands, and participation in wellness or engagement programs. Pair that with exit interview themes and pulse survey data. 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