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Embracing Transition: Unblocking Hidden Insights

10/8/2024

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When a valued employee with critical skills resigns, it can be challenging for managers, but it's important not to panic or try to convince them to stay. 
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Instead, use the opportunity to understand their reasons for leaving, as it may reveal underlying issues that can enhance employee engagement and strengthen workplace culture.

It’s also important to not ask them for an extended notice period.
 
Because notice periods aren’t designed to allow enough time to hire and train a replacement, as most roles require much longer for that.
 
Instead, the purpose is to give employees time to wrap up projects and transition their responsibilities to those who will handle them temporarily.
 
So, use the notice period wisely and gather as much information as possible about the job from the departing employee:

  • If your organization practices cross-training, have the cross-trained employee work with the departing employee immediately.
  • Attempt to find a temporary employee or contractor to fill the immediate gap.
  • Or divide the most critical tasks between co-workers for the short term.
 
Focus on understanding the reasons behind their decision to leave to help uncover underlying issues in the organization.
 
This will provide valuable insights to improve employee engagement and strengthen your workplace culture.
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