How the Exiting Employee Can Affect Business Sustainability

To compete and differentiate itself in today’s multi-skilled economy, a company must have the right mix of talent.  These competencies can come at a considerable cost, especially in what many believe to be a turning point in the current job market.  Thus, the most obvious question becomes: Are efforts and resources better spent on talent acquisition or development?  An interesting topic, however our sustainability consulting reminds companies not to forget the other side equation: How are we treating our departing employees?   According to the first quarter Towers Watson survey, hiring freezes were lifting and we were entering a more competitive job market.  As a result, top business sustainability minded organizations began budgeting for pay hikes to retain top talent and entice movement over from the competition.  While this talent war has become fierce over the last six months, many organizations may now find themselves falling victim to the mismanagement of their exit programs.   The Inc.com article, How to Break Up with Employees, offers a unique perspective to the increasingly competitive job market.  Arguing that now more than ever departing employees should be treated with care and respect, entrepreneur Dave Balter examines the potential consequences of poorly handled exit management.  As the post suggests, we should stay connected because: click here to read how Exiting Employees can Affect Business Sustainability.   

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