Jaclyn Chen’s Post

Half of U.S. workers are actively seeking or watching for a new job, according to a recent Gallup survey. Here are five things to know. 1. Of the 20,000 U.S. employees surveyed in November, 51% said they were open to a new role. This figure hasn't been seen since January 2015, surpassing the Great Resignation of 2021 and 2022, The Wall Street Journal reported Dec. 3. 2. The most common reason U.S. workers voluntarily left their organizations in 2023 was pay and benefits, though only 16% of respondents cited it. Career advancement or development followed, with senior leadership and relocation rounding out the top reasons, according to Gallup. 3. When categorizing the reasons for leaving, engagement and culture was the most prominent factor at 41%, followed by well-being and work-life balance at 28%, Gallup wrote. Four times as many employees left their roles for engagement, culture or well-being reasons as did for compensation, according to the survey. 4. Most U.S. employees do not believe now is a good time to find a quality job, with 48% of respondents agreeing in 2024. This is the lowest figure since 2016, when 43% of respondents agreed. 5. One in 4 U.S. workers (25%) would recommend their organization to others, down from 31% in 2021, according to Gallup. #employmenttrends #hrconsultancy #workforcetrends #retention #employment #resignation #recommendation https://lnkd.in/g3FYPNGm

Insight into the current talent landscape - “Half of U.S. workers are actively seeking or watching for a new job, according to a recent Gallup survey” Organizations need to have a level of awareness of the factors driving this stat - your talent wants to be fairly compensated and a work culture that is engaging and fosters a work/life balance. These requests don’t seem like large asks in the workplace!!

𝗔𝘁𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗲𝘀𝘁: 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗦𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗪𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗮𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁? As HR professionals, we understand the importance of creating a positive and engaging work environment. From offering flexible work arrangements to fostering a strong company culture. 𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗼𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗴𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗱𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗱, 𝘆𝗲𝘁 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗮 𝗰𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼𝗽 𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁: 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗦𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗕𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗳𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗮𝗴𝗲𝘀 : 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗲𝗲 𝗟𝗼𝘆𝗮𝗹𝘁𝘆: When employees feel financially valued, they're more likely to stay with the company. This reduces costly recruitment and onboarding processes, while fostering a stable and experienced workforce. 𝗔𝘁𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗧𝗼𝗽 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁: A strong salary offering showcases your organization's value for skilled professionals. It positions you at the forefront of the hiring game, attracting the best and brightest. 𝗘𝗻𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗲𝗿 𝗕𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴: A reputation for offering competitive salaries builds a positive employer brand. This attracts a wider talent pool and strengthens your organization's overall image. 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝘀𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻'𝘁 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝗻 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗲, 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘆'𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗻 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁. 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗼𝗽 𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁, 𝗳𝘂𝗲𝗹 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝘆, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗮 𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗮𝗹, 𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗱 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗰𝗲 – 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝘀𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻. #talent #talentpool #engagement #development #organization #salaries #hiring #employee #growth #hrworkplace #hrcommunity #hroperations #hr #branding #success #productivity #competitive #retaining #workforce

Dear HR Professionals, This is a gentle reminder: you are not irreplaceable. While your role is vital, it’s important to remember that every position within an organization can be filled. As HR professionals, you have the unique responsibility to foster a positive workplace culture and support employees. However, it’s crucial to strike a balance between dedication and self-preservation. Your commitment to creating a thriving environment should not come at the expense of your own career growth. The time and energy you invest in employee well-being, recruitment strategies, and engagement initiatives deserve recognition and fair compensation. Remember, while you work hard to support your organization, prioritize your career development and seek opportunities that align with your aspirations. Your skills and insights are valuable assets; don’t underestimate your worth in the marketplace. #saturdaythoughs #HRautomations #hiringHR #

Your top talent is leaving for better pay. The truth: Not necessarily. The best employees don't just work for a paycheck. They want to be: - valued - heard - connected They don't necessarily want (although nice) - free coffee - extracurriculars - superficial perks The best way to keep your top talent: 1. Involve them in decisions 2. Talk about how failures are handled 3. Celebrate successes TL;DR: Make them feel connected to the organization, the work and the goal. If your best employees are walking out the door, it's time to look inward. P.S. Employee experience is a cornerstone of a Brilliant Workplace. DM me to learn more about strategies for retaining top talent.

Having a strong, satisfied workforce is crucial for business success. Retaining employees relies on their job satisfaction and understanding their reasons for leaving. According to Robert Half’s Job Optimism Survey, 46% of professionals plan to look for a new role soon. Reasons include inadequate salary, limited career advancement, and poor work-life balance. Implement strategies like offering competitive compensation, fostering a supportive environment, and providing clear expectations to boost retention. #employeeretention #HRstrategies #workplacesatisfaction

My brother IFETAYO AGBOOLA shared this wisdom early this year in a conversation, and seeing Ndubuisi Ekekwe post today struck a chord. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗼𝗺 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘇𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵 𝗶𝘀𝗻'𝘁 𝘁𝗶𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗮 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻. In 2025, focus on building your character brand - it's the only professional asset that never depreciates. While HR departments serve companies, your reputation serves you for life. 𝗥𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿: 𝗧𝗶𝘁𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗮𝗱𝗲, 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿. 𝗟𝗲𝘁'𝘀 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗮𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝘀, 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀. #CareerWisdom #ProfessionalGrowth #Careerdevelopment  

Are Your Best Employees Quietly Planning to Leave? Losing top talent isn’t just heartbreaking—it’s costly. Experts say replacing them could cost 2x their salary. The good news? You can spot the signs early and take action to prevent it. 7 Red Flags Your Key Employees Might Quit: 🚩They hesitate to discuss career growth. 🚩Frequent mentions of being underpaid. 🚩Dodging long-term projects. 🚩Declining productivity or focus. 🚩A drop in creative ideas or initiative. 🚩Increasing absenteeism. 🚩Withdrawing from team activities. What You Can Do Right Now: ✔ Fix the Culture: Address toxic behaviors fast. ✔ Invest in Growth: Offer skill development opportunities. ✔ Ask & Listen: Make check-ins a priority. ✔ Celebrate Wins: Recognize and reward efforts. ✔ Be Transparent: Share a clear path forward. ✔ Pay Fairly: Stay competitive with salaries. Want to keep your top performers engaged? 🛠️Check Your Company Culture with This Simple Checklist >> https://lnkd.in/gBfiFa9S 📋 Use This Exit Interview Guide to Learn Before They Leave >> https://lnkd.in/geMRBwBG Act now. Your team’s happiness drives your company’s success. #CompanyCulture #HR #WorkplaceEnvironment

In today’s competitive job market, many employers attract top talent with high salaries and attractive perks. However, a troubling trend is emerging where some of these employers fail to retain their employees, even when offered to stay on with a reduced salary. Here’s why retention is crucial and what companies should consider: 🔹 Employee Morale: Frequent turnover disrupts team cohesion and can significantly impact morale. 🔹 Hidden Costs: The costs of hiring and training new employees often outweigh the savings from reduced salaries. 🔹 Brand Reputation: High turnover can damage an employer's brand, making it harder to attract quality candidates in the future. 🔹 Long-Term Growth: Loyal employees contribute to institutional knowledge and long-term growth. To employers: Invest in your people beyond just a paycheck. Focus on creating a supportive, engaging, and growth-oriented work environment. To employees: Look for companies that value and invest in their staff. A supportive culture often outweighs a high initial salary in the long run. Let's aim for workplaces where talent is not just acquired but nurtured and retained. 🌱 #CareerGrowth #EmployeeRetention #WorkCulture #HR #Leadership #JobMarket #EmployeeEngagement #LinkedInInsights

What if we told you half your employees are considering resigning? 📉 According to Gallup's latest report, 51% of US employees are actively seeking a new job - the lowest long-term commitment to organisations in 9 years. 👨🏽🦱 This trend highlights an emerging challenge: Employee Retention. 💰What employers often don’t realise is that replacing a leader or manager is extremely expensive: it can cost 200% of their salary. The good news? Employee discontent and voluntary exits are preventable and organisations must intervene. How? ✅ Increase positive interactions, such as listening and communication. ✅ Proactively discuss how your employees’ jobs are going. ✅ Create opportunities for career advancement. ✅ Invest in your employees’ Human Skills.  ✅ Address organisational issues, including problems with staffing or workloads. By investing in the development of crucial Human Skills, companies can not only improve employee satisfaction but also significantly boost retention rates.  #LEVRA #Gallup #Retention #Employees #WorkforceDevelopment #HumanSkills