8 red flags that an employee is itching to leave
When a once-promising staffer starts lagging in key areas, that’s a signal for you to rev up engagement. Consider these sirens and flashing lights that a worker is ready to jump ship.
Your employee retention efforts can make or break your business.
In the short term, the cost of losing an employee is significant—costing anywhere from 100 to 300 percent of their salary. In the long run, high turnover can weaken succession pipelines, resulting in fewer high-potential leaders who can step into a new position and perform well.
These eight warning signs can signal when an employee is becoming disengaged and ready to seek other opportunities:
1. Decline in performance. When a productive, efficient, punctual employee starts slipping, something is wrong. In most cases, it stems from a decline in engagement. The employee could be frustrated and dissatisfied.
2. Waning participation in meetings. Perhaps someone who used to provide valuable insights and observations has become quiet or distracted. Their behavior might not be negative, but the lack of engagement can hurt team performance, especially if they previously played a prominent role in strategy discussion or brainstorming.
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