How to prepare for staff turnover in the new year

Picture this: Your team is fully staffed, and everything is running smoothly as you gear up for the upcoming busy season. No vacancies in sight, and you’re feeling confident and comfortable with your workforce.

However, come January 2024, your team members are leaving in droves, seeking a fresh start or aiming to fulfill their “find your passion” goals for the new year.

Year after year, we’ve found many businesses are blindsided by this turnover, failing to anticipate and prepare for the impending challenges.

So, here’s your friendly reminder that proactivity is the key to avoiding the stress that can accompany something like this. Here’s what you can do:

✔ Stay connected to your team and understand their intentions early.

Regularly communicate with your team and identify any members who might be thinking about leaving in 2024.

✔ Have a confidential chat with your recruiter about people at risk of leaving.

By keeping your recruiter informed, they can start scouting potential candidates for you. Ensuring you have a pool of qualified people ready to fill any vacancies that pop up in the new year.

✔ Review your retention strategies for 2024.

Explore additional ways to promote employee engagement and satisfaction. Happy employees are less likely to consider leaving, making retention efforts just as important as proactive hiring. For example, you can look at conducting stay interviews in the new year if you don’t already.

Benefits of preparing for the 2024 turnover early:

• First dibs on the best talent: as some businesses delay recruitment until the new year, now’s your chance to catch that exceptional talent before others even start their search.
• No hassle notice periods: Most candidates have a 4 week notice period, early preparation ensures a smooth transition and avoids disruptions to your operations.
• Hit the ground running in 2024: No delays, no setbacks, just a strong, motivated team ready to take on the new year ahead!

By anticipating and preparing for the January turnover of staff, you not only safeguard your team’s stability but also gain a strategic advantage in securing the best talent for a successful year ahead.

Don’t just wait for the storm; prepare early so you can hit the ground running in 2024!

Reach out to your friendly Frontliner today to start the process.