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> and we've had a rash of folks come in, learn what they can, and then depart, leaving us to repeat the cycle all over again. It's taking a toll, so we're activ
by mytailorisrich 3y ago
> and we've had a rash of folks come in, learn what they can, and then depart, leaving us to repeat the cycle all over again. It's taking a toll, so we're actively seeking people who are committed to the long run so that the energy we invest in education has a decent return.
In my experience this may be a sign that your company does not offer anything that retains people.
If people conclude that there is no growth opportunity and/or that the overall conditions are poor they will leave within 2 years even if they want to be committed for the long run.
- flatline 3y agoI agree. This can partly be caught by screening - serial job hoppers may not be a good fit - but it’s more commonly a reflection of lack of dedication to the employee. I’ve been at my current job going on 11 years, it’s not like I planned on that, it’s that it’s a great place to work with smart people, interesting work, good pay, and just the right balance of pressure and work/life balance. If people aren’t hanging around, you are probably missing one or more of these components. I have seen senior staff evaporate from places when they merge and some component vital to employee well-being goes away. Companies that provide all this are definitely the exception, not the norm.