Half of the Northeast companies responding to a recent survey face retention problems and loss of top performers.
According to data from Right Management in Norwalk, 54 percent of employers reported losing high-performing workers during the first half of 2010.
“We know there are a lot of unhappy and dissatisfied employees as a result of the ongoing recession,” said Bill Brimmer, market vice president at Right Management. “It is critically important for organizations to focus on top performers who are responsible for a significant percentage of the work that gets done. They are more inclined to walk out the door if they have the opportunity, and as business conditions improve such opportunities will also increase.”
Right Management analyzed input from some 550 respondents throughout North America via an online poll on Right.com. The study found that another 18 percent of companies lost workers involuntarily but were able to replace them. Only 28 percent said they were able to retain most of their top talent.
Brimmer said employers should make efforts to be in tune with employees at both individual and collective levels. “Employers need to know what their workers are thinking and what they want from their careers, and align this with the direction of the business.”
Right Management conducted the survey between May and June.
