Armed with these results, Robert Half helpfully offered some advice on how to address these factors in the loss of key talent.

Absence of a career path: Employees need a career map, one that will give them confidence that management has big plans for them. "Work with staff to identify potential advancement opportunities and the resources needed to pursue them," RH advises.
Lack of training: Once you've given employees a career laded with real rungs, provide the training they'll need for each step up. This isn't one-size-fits-all: guidance should be customized. Skill-enhancing tools, mentorship opportunities and continuing education should be on this menu.
Failing to customize recognition: As with preparing someone for a role in the company's future, recognizing them for their achievements needs to be customized. Not everyone responds positively to the same rewards. "Offer rewards and incentives that your staff will value and personalize them to the individual as much as possible. Also, make sure to say "thank you for a job well done." The value of the simple phrase is often overlooked.
Forgetting to listen: Communication is a one-way street at too many workplaces. Open the listening channel, and find ways to get honest and regular feedback from employees about their preferences, what motivates them, and how they're feeling about management. "Employees may leave because they feel they do not have a voice in business matters," RH says.
Not tracking retention: What gets measures gets noticed, so measure the quit rates of your employees. Don't think of it as tracking something negative — retention is all about understanding what works and what doesn't. "If your company doesn't measure its employee quit rates, and which managers are better at retaining staff than others, the situation likely won't improve. Identifying managers who retain their best people — and those who don't — can help the business understand what makes a good leader and provide coaching to those who are falling short," RH says.

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