Broken business processes drive away employees

Managing talent is a weak spot among employers, with three out of the top five broken processes relating to that particular skill (or lack thereof) among employers. (Photo: Shutterstock)

It’s not just pay or benefits that prospective employees are looking for in a job. The first two may lure them in, but won’t be enough to make them stay if the business itself doesn’t run efficiently.

That’s according to findings from intelligent process automation firm Nintex’s study “Definitive Guide to Corporate America’s Most Broken Processes” on the frustration felt by employees, as first reported by HR Dive. According to the study, more than half of employees say their employers “don’t define or follow a process for career development.” That’s not only professionally frustrating, but this lack of clarity on advancement also leads to unnecessary stress on the employee/supervisor relationship. As a result, that former group is actively looking for greener pastures.