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Our research
confirms what many others have learned about the most common
reasons employees remain at a company (and what will help retain
them). The items come up again and again throughout every industry
and at every level. Here are the most common reasons people stay,
listed in order of popularity and frequency. (Note: 90 percent
respondents listed at least one of the first three items among
the top three or four reasons they stayed):
- Career growth,
learning and development
- Exciting
work and challenge
- Meaningful
work, making a difference and a contribution
- Great people
- Being a
part of a team
- Good boss
- Recognition
for work well done
- Fun on the
job
- Autonomy,
sense of control over my work
- Flexibility--for
example, in work hours and dress code
- Fair pay
and benefits
- Inspiring
leadership
- Pride in
organization, its mission and quality of product
- Great work
environment
- Location
- Job security
- Family-friendly
- Cutting-edge
technology
How do your
employees' answers match or differ from the list? Find out what
truly matters to them by asking. Then create customized, innovative
approaches to retaining your talent.
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