5 tips to attract and retain staff in the 'Great Resignation'

Employers are struggling to increase pay any further in a bid to attract talent, the CIPD has warned, as nearly half of organisations say they are struggling to fill vacancies.

The pandemic has caused people to reassess what they are looking for in their jobs and the difficulty of attracting and retaining employees has been recently well documented. What can employers do to prevent people leaving jobs and make themselves more attractive as an employer?

Some organisations have been raising salaries in order to attract and retain talent but latest reports suggest that employers are struggling to increase salaries further.

Here are some suggestions and tips to boost your attraction and retention strategy.

1. Think about your workplace culture. What can you do to create a real sense of belonging and community among your team?

2. Look at the total employment offer. Reviewing your employee wellbeing initiatives, benefits and offering financial wellbeing support could make the difference.

3. Ensure a diverse group of people have access to your job opportunities.

4. Offer flexible working options. Give people the freedom to organise their work around their individual circumstances and commitments.

5. Have regular one-to-one's with team members and discuss longer term vision and career aspirations. You may gain some useful feedback that will help you to retain valuable members of staff.