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Organization Environment
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Retention Home » Organization Environment
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It is not about managing retention. It is about managing people. If an organization manages people well, employee retention will take care of itself. Organizations should focus on managing the work environment to make better use of the available human assets.
People want to work for an organization which provides
Appreciation for the work done
Ample opportunities to grow
A friendly and cooperative environment
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A feeling that the organization is second home to the employee
Organization environment includes
- Culture
- Values
- Company reputation
- Quality of people in the organization
- Employee development and career growth
- Risk taking
- Leading technologies
- Trust
Types of environment the employee needs in an organization
- Learning environment: It includes continuous learning and improvement of the individual, certifications and provision for higher studies, etc.
- Support environment: Organization can provide support in the form of work-life balance. Work life balance includes:
- Flexible hours
- Telecommuting
- Dependent care
- Alternate work schedules
- Vacations
- Wellness
- Work environment: It includes efficient managers, supportive co-workers, challenging work, involvement in decision-making, clarity of work and responsibilities, and recognition.
Lack or absence of such environment pushes employees to look for new opportunities. The environment should be such that the employee feels connected to the organization in every respect.
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