11/2/21, 10:57 AM
Leadership Flaws to Avoid for Better Employee Retention | Matthew Littlemore | Orlando, Florida
Leadership Flaws to Avoid for Better Employee Retention by matthewlittlemore | Nov 2, 2021 | Blog, Leadership, Matthew Littlemore
Employers, corporate executives, and managers need to retain top talent, but some mistakes make it difficult to achieve the feat. Below is a list of the leadership flaws to avoid for better employee retention. By keeping these flaws in mind, a leader will be more likely to follow good habits, which results in higher employee retention. Too Many Rules Many rigid rules, expectations, and policies hurt employer-employee relationships. It also damages employee retention as top talent leaves because of discomfort with strict guidelines. Flexible scheduling and the ability to work virtually is general expectation for professionals nowadays. Organizations that offer remote and telecommuting options can retain most of their team, even for a few days weekly. Failing to Recognize Accomplishments One of the biggest mistakes made by employers and managers is failing to recognize the accomplishments of workers. Top performers expect rewards and advancement opportunities. For example, a leader could, intentionally or not, create a hostile work environment by focusing too hard on money, customer rewards programs, and failure to communicate/reward good work. Being Inconsiderate of Employee Needs Managers and company leaders who do not consider their employees’ needs and life situations create an impression that they do not care about workers. Many workers leave https://matthewlittlemore.com/leadership-flaws-to-avoid-for-better-employee-retention/
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