If you run a company in Rancho Cordova, you’ve most likely experienced turnover. Some turnover is good, especially if you have an unproductive employee. Some turnover is out of your control, like if an employee’s spouse gets relocated or they have a baby and stop working. But sometimes turnover is the direct result of something you’re doing – or not doing – at your company. That’s the turnover we’re talking about.

So how can you avoid this kind turnover at your company? Ask yourself these questions:

Is the company’s compensation competitive?

If your employees are getting paid less than your competition’s employees, there could be a problem. You could also run into problems if you are paying employees far less than the average for your industry and geographical location.

How can you ensure your compensation is competitive? Either work with your HR department, or connect with a Rancho Cordova staffing agency that can conduct some research and evaluate your compensation and benefits. If you do find that you’re paying less, but can’t increase salaries at this time, then consider giving your employees some extra perks, such as additional vacation days or the ability to telecommute one day a week.

Do we reward employees for excellence?

When an employee goes the extra mile to get the job done, be sure to reward them. You can do this in a variety of different ways, from sending them a thank you note to taking them out to lunch to giving them a performance bonus.

Are we hiring internally?

If you have a policy of promoting from within, employees understand they will be rewarded for ingenuity and hard work. They know that there is real potential for advancement at the company and will therefore be more loyal to you. On the flip side, positions that are considered “dead end” usually have the highest rate of turnover.

Do we offer employees opportunities for growth?

In addition to hiring from within, another way to benefit employees – and your company in the long run – is to offer to pay for a portion of or all of an advanced degree or a continuing education program. If you’re concerned an employee will leave once you’ve paid for the degree, then tie the benefit to longevity. For instance, employees must work for the company for at least three years after taking advantage of this benefit.

Should we bring in a staffing expert?

Turnover is a reality for every company. With that said, there are ways you can minimize its impact on your bottom line. For instance, by using a temporary staffing agency in Rancho Cordova, you can fill the skill gap while searching for a replacement. Using temporary workers is also a good way to get the extra help you need, without adding to your overhead.

Please contact Pacific Staffing if you’d like to learn more about using temporary workers – and the benefits of temporary staffing.