Struggling with Employee Retention?

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93% of organisations are concerned about employee retention – 2023 LinkedIn Learning Workplace Learning Report

Why Employee Retention Is So Important for Business Growth

The costs to a business when valued employees leave can be immeasurable. Not only is the loss of their knowledge, experience and expertise hard to quantify, it can also be very difficult to replace. Furthermore, it creates disruption in the workplace and increases the workload of the remaining employees.

Add to this, in some circumstances, the risk of losing clients/customers

Measurable costs usually include:

How to Minimise the Risk of Losing Valuable Employees

Create a Positive Work Environment

To mitigate the risk of losing valuable employees, it’s crucial to create a positive work environment where every individual feels appreciated and has a sense of achievement. The Extended DISC® Behavioural Assessment offers deep insights into an employees’ behavioural tendencies and how they will perform in different situations. By understanding an employee’s natural behavioural style, managers will have an understanding of what motivates them, the best way to communicate with them, their stress triggers, tasks they are likely to avoid and how to best manage them. Recognising an employee’s strengths and development areas will ensure alignment within their roles, enhancing productivity and job satisfaction. Used by Australian managers to improve retention.

Additionally, there are certain things that every organisation should keep in mind and this is where Extended DISC®, 360s and Survey Tools can further contribute:
  • When employees understand one another’s behavioural styles, mutual respect and positivity will increase.
  • Enhancing productivity through clear and effective communication between managers and their teams.
  • Addressing conflicts or negative dynamics promptly to maintain a healthy work environment.
  • Assessing the workplace atmosphere using tools like Employee Engagement Surveys to identify and address issues.
  • Implementing regular 360 Assessment Surveys for feedback on managers and supervisors, ensuring they adapt based on employee input. 
  • Investing in employee development to address skill gaps and foster professional growth.

Explore Practical Employee Retention Tools and Programs

Extended DISC® Assessments pinpoint employees’ needs and highlight potential areas for development, helping to enhance communication and build stronger working relationships. By understanding behavioural styles, organisations can make informed adjustments that improve job satisfaction, engagement, and overall team performance.

These assessments can also provide insight into emotional states and stress factors — identifying areas such as pressure, insecurity, or a need for clearer guidance and information. This level of understanding enables leaders to offer more targeted support and create a healthier, more productive work environment.

When used effectively, DISC insights become a powerful tool for supporting both personal and professional growth — clearly demonstrating an organisation’s genuine commitment to its people.

To see how businesses have successfully applied these insights to support and develop their workforce, explore our Case Studies.

Need More Information?

Free, no obligation information on how we can help you to retain your valuable employees, book a free 30-minute consultation with our General Manager, Kelly Fairhurst.

FAQs

Why is employee retention so important for businesses?

The costs of losing valued employees can be immeasurable. Beyond the loss of knowledge, experience, and expertise, employee turnover creates workplace disruption and increases workload for remaining staff. Measurable costs include rehiring expenses (sometimes 50%+ of salary), loss of productivity, training and onboarding costs, and reduced sales. Additionally, there is a risk of losing clients and customers. According to the 2023 LinkedIn Learning Workplace Learning Report, 93% of organisations are concerned about employee retention.

Extended DISC® Behavioural Assessments provide deep insights into employees’ behavioural tendencies and how they perform in different situations. By understanding an employee’s natural behavioural style, managers can identify what motivates them, the best communication approach, stress triggers, tasks they avoid, and how to best manage them. This understanding ensures role alignment, enhancing productivity and job satisfaction.

Extended DISC® assessments pinpoint employees’ needs and development areas, helping enhance communication and build stronger relationships. They detect emotional states and stress factors, providing insights into pressure, insecurity, and needs for guidance or information. This information supports employees’ personal and professional development and demonstrates the organisation’s commitment to its workforce.

Extended DISC® assessments can identify emotional states and stress factors including areas of pressure, insecurity, and the need for guidance or information. Understanding these factors helps managers support employees more effectively and create a work environment where individuals feel appreciated and have a sense of achievement, which are key to retention.