There is a risk in any hiring decision. The risk comes in the unknown, and even though an applicant has been properly vetted, there are still things such as how they fit into the company culture that can’t be known until they actually are in place. Once hired and acclimated, the goal of HR and management is staff retention risk management.
Risk management incorporates the identification and assessment of risks in the workplace. Every business decision comes with risk. When it comes to risk management, it is important to have strategies in place to ensure the negative effect of turnover is mitigated, and suitable employees are maintained to keep the business thriving and moving forward.
Staff turnover rates vary from industry to industry and from region to region. In some industries, staff turnover can be as much as 30-50% every year. Some of that turnover is due to things like retirement, unsuitability, changes in strategy, or maternity.
For key staff persons, such as those who maintain a vital presence within a company, the development of staff retention risk management strategies is needed for any human resource department and upper-level management to maintain a strong and loyal staff. Developing risk management strategies for staff retention is the key to encouraging employees to stay in their present employment, realizing their skill set is needed to help keep the company vision moving forward.
This risk management requires businesses to both think strategically about how they can improve their employee retention and do the things necessary to ensure the right hire is made. Financial incentives, non-financial incentives, and researching why employees are leaving are great strategies for retaining employees.
Risk management begins in the hiring process. Many companies are finding it necessary to improve the effectiveness of their recruitment and selection process, so fewer unsuitable employees are recruited in the first place. This happens through an extensive interview process but also through a properly conducted employment screening. A background check that provides a look into things such as previous employment, verification of education, drug screening, and criminal history is an effective risk management tool that helps to remove the overall risk of a hiring decision by learning as much as possible about what an employee brings to a company.
It’s important to know who you are hiring. If staff retention risk management is a goal of your company, then a little diligence today can provide you with a solid employment team for years to come. AccuSourceHR™ Workforce Solutions is a PBSA-accredited national leader in background screening, occupational health services, and substance abuse testing. We are passionate about creating outstanding customer experiences and leading organizations to successful, efficient hiring and onboarding processes. We offer expansive screening services in over 200 countries and territories worldwide to make hiring easier for businesses and their human resource teams. Email us at marketing@accusourcehr.com for a complimentary program evaluation.