Let’s take a hypothetical scenario and say that there's a high turnover rate among employees who have been with the company for less than a year. Feedback would indicate that new hires feel disconnected from the company culture leading to dissatisfaction and eventual departure. What can you do about it?

Retention & Engagement

  • Send welcome package before the new hire starts with little give-aways (company branded).
  • Develop strong onboarding program to help new hires integrate into the company culture.
  • Introduce regular check-ins (e.g. buddy system) with new hires during their first year to discuss challenges and provide support.
  • Measure employee satisfaction regularly.
  • Acknowledge achievements and celebrate successes (as well as birthdays).
  • Implement well-being initiatives to support employee health and happiness.

 

 Team Building & Culture

  • Open bi-weekly online coffee chat with personal icebreakers. 
  • Organise remote team challenges (e.g., GIF challenges, virtual office Olympics, cooking competitions).
  • Hold regular Share-Learn-Unlock sessions to promote learning and growth:
    • Share: Exchange experiences, insights, and challenges.
    • Learn: Identify areas for improvement and learn from successes.
    • Unlock: Turn knowledge into actions for growth.
  • Provide remote work training to ensure employees are comfortable with virtual tools, empowering them to work efficiently and stay connected.

 

Motivation & Leadership

  • Send small personal gifts or gadgets to employees.
  • Establish a personal connection with every employee by regular meetups.
  • Set shared goals to align team efforts.
  • Lead by example and demonstrate exemplary behaviour.