5 Things That Make Loyal Employees Leave

In a 2015 Gallup study, about half of the 7,200 survey respondents indicated that they quit a job to get away from their manager. Too many managers have lost touch with the fact that it is people who make a company. They get tied up in policies and procedures. They are so focused on the business aspect of their company that they forget that their employees are the backbone of that company.

5 Things That Make Good Employees Quit:

1. Micromanaging. Employees want to autonomy in the way they work. Micromanaging is oppressive, fosters anxiety and creates a high stress work environment. If you hired someone for a job, then trust them to get the job done. No one can perform at their best being constantly monitored and scrutinized.
2. No opportunities for Growth and Development. Managers need to know their employees and what motivates them. Assign challenging projects that motivate employees and give them stretch targets which will cause them to grow. If they have plateaued and there is nothing else to look forward to, they will become disengaged.
3. Lack of Empathy. If an employee is facing an issue whether personal or professional show empathy. When you go beyond the call of duty for your employer, and they respond with inflexibility and insensitivity during your time of need, the relationship at that exact moment is lost.
4. Not supporting Work Life Balance - Employees want to treated as human beings. They have emotions, feelings and personal lives. Always encroaching on employees personal time by pushing them to work long hours or weekends breeds resentment and disloyalty.
5. Not Recognizing and Rewarding Employees efforts. This is a great demotivator. Everyone wants to feel appreciated. When you don't value employees contributions, they become disengaged in the outcomes. They will not feel motivated to go the extra mile.

According to the Bureau of Labour Statistics for 2016, the average length of time an employee stayed with one company was 4.6 years. And as younger generations enter the workforce, that timeframe is likely to shrink even further; a study by Future Workplace showed that Millennials expect to stay in one job for less than three years.

It all comes down to how employers treat employees. Employees want managers that will support and stand up for their team. A culture that promotes fairness, honesty and open communication will make it easier to retain good employees. People don't leave companies, they leave managers. We need leaders with human qualities who will put people first. A little respect and empathy goes a long way in building relationships and commitment. It may seem simple but it works wonders.

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