Over the last twenty years, employee loyalty has been on a slow decline, which is not expected to stop. In fact, the Covid-19 pandemic has only exacerbated this with workers challenging the traditional ways of working and wanting more flexibility, increased security and better salaries. If an employer cannot meet these new expectations, a significant percentage are willing to resign. In 2021, the Achievers’ Employee Engagement and Retention Report found that 52% of employees were planning to search for new jobs within the year. A significant proportion comes from some top-paying companies, demonstrating that competitive pay is not the only motivating factor in being loyal to a company.
What to Include in Every Employee Handbook
An employee handbook can effectively communicate the rights and responsibilities of your staff when in the workplace. But what, specifically, should you include when creating yours?