staffing strategy guide: employee retention

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pain points — and solutions

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It's true that a current trend for today's workforce is to have multiple roles with multiple companies throughout their lifetime, but that doesn't mean you can't take steps to improve retention — and we've got five of the best ways to do it here.

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It can be difficult keeping talent around for the long haul in today's competitive market. But by keeping an eye on market trends and prioritizing employee engagement, increasing employee tenure may not be as hard as you think.

here's what to do

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When a negative review pops up about your company, it can be hard to keep your cool. But responding impulsively won't improve the situation either. In fact, taking a deep breath and responding the right way can actually turn a negative review into an opportunity to showcase the many positives about your company. Here's how to respond.

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Studies have shown that a business's top performers can be up to 400 percent more productive than everyone else. Needless to say, you can't let them slip away. Follow these six tips to keep them engaged and on your team for years to come.

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There's no question that insufficient pay is one of the main reasons that employees choose to leave. And with quit rates at a current 15-year high, what you pay could be hurting your ability to retain talent. Here's how to build an employee compensation program that keeps you competitive.

how to make your compensation competitive

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is your ER problem actually a staffing problem?

Employee retention is just one piece of the larger staffing puzzle. Sometimes, issues with retention can be avoided by building a better staffing strategy in advance. Use the tools below to see what solutions are best for you.

Get a glimpse at all the basics you need to know in order to improve your ER strategy. Learn what it is, why it's important and what to do to get started on building your ER strategy.

visit the employee retention learning center

Keep your workforce intact longer with this step-by-step walkthrough on how to build a better ER strategy. We'll show you the first steps to take to develop your plan, and guide you all the way through its final implementation and analysis to ensure maximum ROI.

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Revamping your staffing strategy can help you avoid further issues with employee retention. Take a quick look at the essential staffing concepts you should know, plus what signs to look out for to see if you have a staffing problem.

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Get your all-in-one guidebook to improving employee retention rates. Inside you'll find:

an introduction to basic ER concepts
ER warning signs to look out for
how to link ER to ROI
tips for building your own ER strategy

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i don't need a tool, i need someone to help me.

learn about ways staffing partners can help

No matter where your HR pain points are, a staffing partner can help you solve them. Click below to learn:

how a staffing partner can help your company overcome ER problems
how to pick the right staffing agency for your business
the essential questions to ask when choosing a staffing agency

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i'm interested in working with a staffing partner — is randstad the right fit for me?

why randstad

randstad in the real world

Here are the seven reasons why companies in the real world choose to work with us — and how they leverage their partnerships with Randstad to solve organizational challenges.

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3 reasons to work with randstad

If you just want a quick list of all the reasons we should work together, this one's for you. Check out the top three ways that we can deliver value to your business.

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the pros and cons of working with randstad

Partnering with a staffing firm isn't for everyone. Find out if working together would be a good fit for your business.

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what makes randstad different

See what sets our approach apart, how we can help your business grow and what it's actually like to work with us

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what kind of staffing firm is randstad

There are a lot of different staffing agencies out there, each with their own focuses and specialties. See who we are and what kind of staffing needs we're set up to help you address.

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what we do

staffing and recruitment

From entry-level employees all the way up to C-suite executives, we specialize in talent for the following industries:

accounting and finance

engineering

healthcare

human resources

legal

life sciences

manufacturing and logistics

non-clinical healthcare

office and administration

sales and marketing

technologies

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workforce solutions

We deliver the strategies and support you need to take your workforce to the next level. Our experts can provide:

integrated talent solutions

managed services programs (MSP)

outplacement services

recruitment process outsourcing (RPO)

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executive services

Get the C-suite leadership your business needs to reach new heights. Our executive services consultants can help with:

executive searches

interim executive placements

operations improvements

project consulting

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technology solutions

Unlock the full power of technology for your organization with our IT services. Our tech specialists are trained and ready to help your business with:

technology projects:
deployment, implementation and installation services

technology consulting:
tailored solutions to meet your biggest tech challenges

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who we work with

No matter the size of your organization, we've got the tools and resources to help. We work with:

thousands of for-profit and nonprofit organizations

80% of all Fortune 500 companies

90% of all Fortune 100 companies

Learn more about how our wide range of flexible staffing solutions can help your business succeed.

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why people work with us

Organizations work with us to hire better talent faster, save on HR costs and get workforce strategies tailored to their business. See how we can deliver on all three of these goals and more for your company today.

why people work with us

our process

We bring human insight and technology together to work for you. Discover how our hybrid approach to staffing can deliver the talent and tools your business needs to move forward.

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problems we solve

Check out all the problems — from landing top talent to engaging and retaining your workforce — we help businesses like yours solve.

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industries we support

accounting & finance

Accounting and finance professionals drive growth for organizations across all industries. Learn more about how Randstad can help you hire these highly coveted professionals today.

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engineering

Discover how Randstad can help you stay competitive for in-demand engineering talent in today's tight talent market.

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healthcare

Healthcare as an industry is growing, and that's driving up demand for healthcare talent in turn. See how Randstad can help you hire in this competitive space today.

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human resources

Your business is only as good as the people who power it. Discover how Randstad can help you find top HR talent in today's challenging labor market.

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legal

Qualified and experienced legal professionals are imperative to your company's success, but finding them can be hard. See how Randstad can help you hire the skilled legal talent your business needs today.

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life sciences

Innovation is rapidly disrupting the life sciences space — and new breakthroughs are leading to new opportunities for talent as well. Discover how Randstad can help you keep up today.

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manufacturing & logistics

Competition for manufacturing and logistics professionals is on the rise. Check out how Randstad can help you fill key positions in days — not months.

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non-clinical healthcare

With the healthcare industry continuing to grow, non-clinical healthcare professionals are needed today in unprecedented numbers. Learn more about how Randstad can help you find them today.

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office & administration

Don't let talent shortages or skills gaps slow you down. Randstad can help you hire qualified office and administrative personnel — even in the face of these and other challenges.

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technologies

IT hiring needs are changing as fast as technology itself. Learn more about how Randstad is equipped to help you stay competitive in this fast-moving space and prepare your workforce for future disruptions.

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sales & marketing

Sales and marketing departments are expanding, driven in part by new technologies. Learn how Randstad can help you find talent to keep your revenue streams healthy today — and tomorrow.

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retaining people on your team.

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pain points — and solutions

employee turnover is too high

employee tenure is shrinking

we're getting negative employee reviews online

all my top performers are leaving

employees are leaving for better salaries elsewhere

not seeing what you're after?

employee turnover is too high

employee tenure is shrinking

we're getting negative employee reviews online

all my top performers are leaving

employees are leaving for better salaries elsewhere

not seeing what you're after?

is your ER problem actually a staffing problem?

5-minute overview about employee retention

how to build an EE strategy

staffing, explained

employee retention playbook

i don't need a tool, i need someone to help me.

can a staffing partner help you?

learn about ways staffing partners can help

i'm interested in working with a staffing partner — is randstad the right fit for me?

is randstad the right fit for you?

randstad 101

randstad in the real world

3 reasons to work with randstad

the pros and cons of working with randstad

top questions we get asked

what makes randstad different

what kind of staffing firm is randstad

our four core specialties

staffing and recruitment

workforce solutions

executive services

technology solutions

working with us

who we work with

why people work with us

our process

problems we solve

how to hire in your industry

accounting & finance

engineering

healthcare

human resources

legal

life sciences

manufacturing & logistics

non-clinical healthcare

office & administration

technologies

sales & marketing

why randstad

randstad in the real world

3 reasons to work with randstad

the pros and cons of working with randstad

top questions we get asked

what makes randstad different

what kind of staffing firm is randstad

what we do

staffing and recruitment

workforce solutions

executive services

technology solutions

working with us

who we work with

why people work with us

our process

problems we solve

industries we support

accounting & finance

engineering

healthcare

human resources

legal

life sciences

manufacturing & logistics

non-clinical healthcare