HBR On Leadership Are Your Best Employees Eyeing the Door?
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Oct 23, 2024 
In this engaging discussion, Kate Tyler, a Development Manager at Shell with expertise in employee engagement, teams up with Rachel Spivey, the Director of Google's Stay and Thrive team, focusing on talent retention among underrepresented groups. They tackle the critical question of how to keep your best employees from leaving. Key insights include the importance of personalized career development, open communication about motivations, and recognizing employee contributions to foster a more engaged workplace.
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Missed Opportunity
- Kate Tyler recounts a story about a high-potential employee leaving for Facebook.
- As a new supervisor, she felt surprised and unprepared, ultimately doing nothing to retain him.
Career Pathing
- Co-create holistic career paths with employees, considering both work and personal goals.
- This clarifies their future at the company, making them less tempted by outside offers.
Direct Questioning
- Directly ask your team members what would make them leave for another company.
- This can spark deeper conversations and reveal their intrinsic motivations.