Best of the week: How to keep employees happy

By Alyssa Place, This is my expertise

Published April 30, 2021 1:30 PM EDT 1 Min Read

Employees are feeling the strain of overwork, burnout and stress more than a year into the coronavirus pandemic.

In order to retain employees and support their well-being, organizations need to boost their benefits and perks and address the causes of burnout. From offering free lunch to the widespread adoption of remote work, employers hope to weather the challenges of this time.

Current events are leaving employees burned out — and pushing them out the door. Over half of employees are planning on getting a new job this year, up from 35% last year, according to a report by Achievers Workforce Institute.

Employees tend to become more disengaged and less productive as they draw closer to their final week of employment, according to data from software application Prodoscore. A change in three key indicators suggested that somebody would either be likely to stay or likely to leave: the worker’s prodoscore, calendar time and email volume. Here’s how to spot the warning signs.

Alyssa Place

Editor-in-chief

Alyssa Place is the editor-in-chief of Employee Benefit News and has been with the team since 2019. Her work covers mental health, DEI, women at work, financial wellness, retirement and workplace … Read full bio

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