Satisfaction & Retention: How Taking Surveys Helps You Keep Employees

We’ve been hearing about the “Great Resignation” since April, but over the last several months, research has shed more light on what’s behind this troubling phenomenon. While COVID and compensation are certainly contributing factors, recent studies by McKinsey and Gallup reveal that much of this retention tension has a surprising source: poor company culture.

How Employee Satisfaction Surveys Can Improve Retention

Wouldn’t it be great if employers knew about possible retention problems before their employees quit? 

Regular surveys can help you keep your finger on the pulse of employee satisfaction. In the latest episode of HR Party of One, I use surveys to explore the relationship between company culture, employee satisfaction, and retention. Watch the full episode to not only have a better understanding of the culture problems in your organization, but also to feel better prepared to face them head on:

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