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SMEs can take inspiration from these case
studies and adapt their strategies to suit
smaller businesses.
Google has implemented a “20% time” policy
which allows employees to spend 20% of their
work-week on projects outside of their regular
responsibilities. This has been a successful
way to keep teams motivated, while also
allowing them to pursue personal interests
and build relationships at work.
Another example comes from Patagonia, a
company best known for its commitment to
environmental and social responsibility. They
have introduced a policy that encourages
employees to spend time on environmental
and community projects during work hours.
According to Yvon Chouinard, founder of
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Patagonia, the best thing a business can do
for the planet is to make good products and
take care of its employees.
To retain talent, companies are also
investing in employee development and
career advancement opportunities. For
example, Deloitte has created a ‘Leadership
Academy’ that offers leadership training and
career support for employees interested in
progressing and growing.
Many companies are responding to the trend
by shifting towards flexible contracts. Remote
work, hybrid contracts, no monitoring and
flexible hours are some of the most popular
types. By providing increased autonomy,
teams can more easily balance their work
and personal responsibilities, decreasing the
chance of quiet quitting.
But case studies can only get you so far.
You’ll need to evaluate the specific causes of
Quiet Quitting at your workplace and build an
employee retention strategy based on these.
Try starting with the tips below.
Employee Retention Strategies to Engage
Your Workforce
The first step in managing Quiet Quitting
within your team is to identify the main cause
of the problem. You can conduct engagement
surveys, lead focus groups or have one-on-
one conversations to learn about what is not
working.
Once you’ve pinpointed these, assess which
of the below strategies are best suited to your
organisation.
Redefine Core Job Tasks
Role expansion is a natural part of any
employees’ progression, but these changes