A
common question every time an applicant is in a job interview is "What
will make you stay in the company?." This question is usual especially
if there is a high rate of attrition and the company is struggling to
get the right fit for the available important job especially if there
will be a vital task under the position like as Team Leads, Managers or
Directors where the positions are handling a vast manpower or decision
making that will make an impact to the organization.
Here are the 5 answers based on the study I conducted.
1. Salary
2. Working Environment
3. Benefits
4. Colleagues
5. Boss
Salary
This is the compensation and fixed amount of money for the employee or
compensation paid to an employee by an employer in return for work
performed. Salary is commonly paid in fixed intervals, for example,
monthly payments of one-twelfth of the annual salary.
Working Environment
We
are not only talking about the facility here but the overall fit to the
team members with positive vibes that makes the employees coming to
work every single day and this also provides motivation and can also
boost morale. Aside from the job scope itself, one factor that
significantly influences how employees feel about work is the
environment. By work environment, It is everything that forms part of employees’ involvement with the work itself, such as the relationship with co-workers and supervisors, organizational culture and room for personal development.
Benefits
These
are the extra more like compensation other than the salary but usually
in a form of packages. Heading the list of must-have benefits is medical
insurance, but many job applicants also demand a retirement plan and
disability insurance. Some companies can provide bonuses also intact in
the contract between the employee and employer to differentiate the
company from the rest.
Colleagues
These
are the people you work with at your job and usually those you
constantly have transactions in a daily basis. The relationships with
your colleagues are important. Good workplace relationships can help
more to do the job better. They can make going to work everyday
enjoyable. Bad relationships with colleagues can distract you and can
turn your job into a nightmare. These resources will help you have good
relationships with your colleagues.
Boss
These
are usually the immediate supervisors where employees report to. They
are in charge in the decision making of one department or the whole
organization. A lot of employees especially millennials according to
different reports likes to work with leaders not managers who can share,
empower and lead the team.
It’s
not easy being a leader these days. You’re responsible for recruiting,
hiring, training, coaching, modeling, engaging, monitoring, motivating,
anticipating, prioritizing, planning, evaluating, clarifying, adapting,
envisioning, directing, disciplining, reinforcing, reporting,
recognizing, budgeting, and building alliances. And that’s all before
lunch. And if you struggle with just one, your reports will say you’re
over your head.
Employees
included the "Boss" as one vital part for them to stay in the
organization. Usually, the immediate head. Though it's a two way
process, employees must also be professional in dealing with the bosses
in the workplace and vise versa meaning with respect, reliability and
skills in producing an output for the task given.
