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style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--4)\">\n<p>We\u2019ve all heard of The Great Resignation, but you might not have heard about <em>turnover contagion<\/em>.\n\nWhile it\u2019s not a new phenomenon, our <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/uk\/resources\/talent-insights-report\/\">Talent Insights Report<\/a> found that redundancies or headcount reductions are the top motivators for job-seeking in the UK in 2023. 42% of those looking for a new role were doing so for this reason.\n\nSo, we\u2019ve put together some more information and advice to help you diagnose and control turnover contagion.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"whats-turnover-contagion\">What\u2019s \u2018turnover contagion\u2019?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>\nTurnover contagion is the ripple effect of one team member\u2019s departure. Their decision to leave could be personal or it could be due to redundancy or restructuring. Said departure results in further resignations within the organisation that can spread throughout multiple teams.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-can-spark-mass-employee-turnover\">What can spark mass employee turnover?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>\nThe reason for a series of resignations could come off the back of redundancies, disquiet in the team (or amongst multiple employees) a very popular or influential team member departing, or simply be a characteristic of your team\u2019s culture.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"a-culture-of-contagion\">A culture of contagion<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>\nA <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shrm.org\/resourcesandtools\/hr-topics\/employee-relations\/pages\/harnessing-the-potential-of-workplace-friendships.aspx\">study from SHRM<\/a> showed that an employee\u2019s decision to leave is influenced by their coworkers, especially in close teams.\n\nThe psychological effect of resignation can impact teams differently depending on whether you have a collectivist or individualist culture. For a collectivist culture, losing a key player in the department or business growth plan can be derailing. In an individualist culture, seeing someone else made redundant or moving career could spark a desire to self-preserve or seek success elsewhere in a similar vein.\n\nRegardless of your business\u2019 culture, hybrid and remote work has only heightened the influence of a team member leaving. We\u2019re seeing teams grow increasingly tight-knit as we work in small silos away from office spaces. The knock-on effect of losing staff in smaller teams can be monumental to your remaining employees.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"redundancies-or-restructuring\">Redundancies or restructuring<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>\nIf you\u2019re going through a stage of restructuring your business, or reluctantly find yourself in <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/uk\/resources\/redundancy-notice-letter-free-template\/\">need of making redundancies<\/a>, this could lead to uncertainty. Not only will your staff wonder why you\u2019ve decided to make your decision, but they\u2019ll also begin to worry about their position.\n\nWith the UK on the brink of a recession and the cost of living crisis at an all-time high, not only is this a difficult time for your employees, but it could also be a difficult time for your business to stretch its budget. There is an unfortunate likelihood that you will have to make decisions about redundancies in the near future. The best approach is to be prepared and keep your staff in the loop as the situation evolves. Staff in the dark are much more likely to get nervous, lower productivity or worst case scenario jump ship.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"the-departure-of-a-person-of-influence\">The departure of a person of influence<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>\nEvery business has its key players. These might be people of influence within your industry, perhaps inspiring others to join your company. Or, they might be people who increase morale, are great leaders and mentors, and act as the glue or inspiration in trickier times.\n\nIf these people find new jobs, it can be destabilising for their peers and colleagues. Your remaining team might question their place in the business without the person of influence.\n\nIn worse circumstances where disagreement or disciplinary action leads to the person of influence leaving, the knock-on effect could be significant.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"disquiet-in-your-team\">Disquiet in your team<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>\nIf there are a lot of employee complaints or issues that aren\u2019t being dealt with or are being drawn out, you\u2019ll likely have some disquiet in the team. These issues are normally small but mount up over time and can spill over into the first team member\u2019s resignation.\n\nIf this person was part of a team that shared their sentiment, you could experience turnover contagion as they all look to find similar opportunities.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"why-does-turnover-contagion-matter-to-your-business-right-now\">Why does turnover contagion matter to your business right now?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>\nAs we mentioned earlier, our research found it the number one reason for employees to change careers in 2023. It ranked above poor relationships with management (40% of respondents), lack of managerial responsibility (35% of respondents) and poor company culture (31% of respondents) \u2013 all themes we know are highly important in retaining staff.\n\nThere has been an undeniable rise in redundancies across the UK with sources like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/business\/2023\/feb\/20\/loss-of-nearly-15000-uk-retail-jobs-a-brutal-start-to-2023-report-says\">The Guardian<\/a> reporting on a loss of nearly 15,000 UK retail jobs in 2023\u2019. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ons.gov.uk\/employmentandlabourmarket\/peopleinwork\/employmentandemployeetypes\/bulletins\/uklabourmarket\/latest#labour-market-data\">Labour market data<\/a> also showcased that the redundancy rate increased to levels similar to those seen prior to the pandemic. As a business leader, it\u2019s likely you\u2019ll need to think about turnover contagion in the near future, and may even find yourself in the unfortunate position of handing out redundancies.\n\nWhile many businesses maintain hybrid and remote working, we see workplaces being (almost ironically) more connected than ever before. Relationships between colleagues have only strengthened, teams often working closely together in isolation and in smaller numbers.\n\nIt\u2019s also important to remember that humans are herd animals. We often replicate behaviours we observe around us. And if the sentiment is poor and people are leaving, we\u2019re much more likely to follow suit. This can be especially true where new employees are concerned.\n\nAnd, with employee retention being incredibly important in a post-pandemic world, you must try and avoid turnover contagion by spotting the signs early and doing what you can to avoid its spread.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-are-the-knock-on-effects\">What are the knock-on effects?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>\nTurnover contagion can have some lasting effects on your business including:\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"uncertainty\">Uncertainty<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>\nThose who remain may feel uncertain about their place, position and future within the company. When a series of employees leave, change is imminent; change in personnel, processes and much more. It can have dramatic impacts on the culture and workplace environment, so your remaining team is likely going to be concerned about that.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"low-morale-or-confusion\">Low morale or confusion<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>\nIf a series of your team members all move onto new opportunities, it could leave your remaining staff with a mixture of low morale and confusion. They could feel down about not finding new opportunities themselves, leading them to question their capabilities. Oppositely, it could induce imposter syndrome if you give them a new position or set of responsibilities that they may perceive to be due to employee turnover, not based on performance.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"increased-workload\">Increased workload<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>\nA loss of staff means an increase in workload for your remaining employees. You may find yourself looking at employees who are stressed at the idea of taking on the extra workload, leading to decreased productivity and low-quality output.\n\nA higher workload can also lead to an increase in your team\u2019s burnout risk and job dissatisfaction.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"impacts-on-your-employer-branding\">Impacts on your employer branding<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>\nTurnover contagion can put your <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/uk\/blog\/employer-branding\/\">Employer Brand<\/a> at risk. A lot of staff leaving at once doesn\u2019t look good for any business, and with the vast majority of us on social media and the existence of employer review sites such as Glassdoor, it won\u2019t be long before negative news spreads.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-mitigate-the-risk-of-turnover-contagion\">How to mitigate the risk of turnover contagion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>\nThere are tools and strategies that you can use to ensure that turnover contagion doesn\u2019t break out within your business. If you do have multiple staff members depart in quick succession, we recommend you put the below actions in place from the day the resignation becomes public knowledge.\n\nKeep in mind, these actions will be far more effective if they\u2019re common practice and don\u2019t feel like a knee-jerk reaction to a series of resignations. It\u2019s worth considering how to implement them now to future-proof your team.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"understand-your-employee-engagement\">Understand your employee engagement<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>\nUnderstanding your <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/uk\/solutions\/employee-engagement-software\/\">employee engagement<\/a> will help you be a better employer. You\u2019ll gain an understanding of your team\u2019s sentiment towards their work, managers and colleagues as well as what\u2019s going well and what isn\u2019t. It will help you praise and reward your employees accurately, catch them before they become disinterested in work, and stop their productivity from dwindling.\n\nUnderstanding where they are personally and professionally will help you show them they\u2019re an asset to the team.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"know-which-employees-are-at-the-most-risk\">Know which employees are at the most risk<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>\nIf you\u2019re not able to have frequent check-ins or 1:1s with your team, tools like e<a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/uk\/blog\/employee-happiness-survey\/\">mployee happiness surveys<\/a> can help you find your at-risk employees. If you know you have certain staff members going through a difficult time, intervention becomes easier and more timely. If you\u2019re struggling to re-engage your staff, you might want to consider revamping your <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/uk\/blog\/employee-value-proposition-evp\/\">employee value proposition<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"watch-for-shifts-in-employee-behaviour\">Watch for shifts in employee behaviour<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>\nWhile we\u2019re certainly not suggesting that you introduce a surveillance state within your workplace, we do suggest that you pay attention to employee behaviour. This could be picking up on:\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Throwaway remarks that jest at complaints or workplace issues<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>General disinterest or lack of engagement in work activities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chatter or activity around updating their CV or portfolio<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Isolating themselves from the remaining team<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>\nWhile you might not be able to see and hear these behaviours, you can certainly <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/uk\/blog\/employee-happiness-survey\/\">survey and ask your team for anonymous feedback<\/a> that can track changes in behaviour.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-you-can-prevent-turnover-contagion-with-strong-workplace-culture\">How you can prevent turnover contagion with strong workplace culture<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>\nWhile the above pointers will help you fight turnover contagion from starting or spreading, there are ways you can kill signs of it at its source by ensuring you have a contagion-averse culture.\n\nWe can\u2019t promise immunity from the contagion, but we prescribe the following:\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"advocate-for-psychological-safety\">Advocate for psychological safety<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>\nPsychological safety gives your employees the power to make mistakes, speak out and try new things with the full backing and support of the team no matter the results. It enables your employees to learn together, grow together and feel confident in themselves.\n\nMake sure your team is well-versed in the fundamentals of psych safety. Every staff member should help foster an environment where people feel:\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Included<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Safe to learn new things<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Comfortable to contribute<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Supported in challenging the status quo<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>\nBe consultative in your approach to leadership and you\u2019re much less likely to have a team that bottles up their issues, hides workplace disgruntlement and could unexpectedly leave.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"be-open-and-honest-about-everything\">Be open and honest about\u2026 everything<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>\nOne thing that can spark discomfort or unrest in your staff is when they feel they are being misled by their manager or company. Transparency about your company\u2019s position and the decisions you make are fundamental to winning over your team.\n\nYour business and leadership team should be open to criticism and hard questions and be honest in how they address them.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"get-valuable-feedback-from-a-team-members-resignation\">Get valuable feedback from a team member\u2019s resignation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>\nWhen someone resigns, look for honest and open feedback. You could make use of an <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/uk\/resources\/employee-exit-interview-template\/\">employee exit template<\/a> to ensure the feedback you get is actionable. Don\u2019t let good critique go to waste, it could help you retain staff and make sure one resignation doesn\u2019t turn into many.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"dont-ignore-uncertain-times\">Don\u2019t ignore uncertain times<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>\nA lot of businesses learned the hard way during lockdown and the Great Resignation that you should be honest about uncertain times. The worst thing leaders can do here is bite down on their mouthguards and see what happens.\n\nAcknowledge tough times, and make sure your staff know how you plan to get through them. Involve them in decision-making, if you can. Make sure they\u2019re aware of the eventualities, good and bad.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"promote-autonomy\">Promote autonomy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>\nAutonomy means letting your team decide how they\u2019re going to be their most productive. That doesn\u2019t mean leaving them to it;, it means facilitating and guiding them when they need it, then leaving them to do their thing.\n\nAutonomy in the workplace has been found to inspire self-motivation, achievement and a stronger likelihood to engage with work. All of which inevitably results in a boost in productivity.\n\nOf course, this can\u2019t be a one-size-fits-all approach and some employees may need more support. The better you and your HR team know your employees, the better chance you have of building productive working environments.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"reward-and-invest-in-your-team\">Reward and invest in your team<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>\nOne way you can fend off turnover contagion and <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/uk\/resources\/employee-experience-guide\/\">create a standout employee experience<\/a> is to know how your staff like to be rewarded or praised and what they\u2019re looking for to achieve their goals.\n\nNot every one of your staff members is going to enjoy a shout-out on Slack or in front of the company. They might prefer a personal email or in-person chat to get feedback. It pays to understand how to <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/uk\/resources\/reward-and-recognition-guide\/\">reward and recognise your talent<\/a>.\n\nInvestment doesn\u2019t always mean a raise in salary either. While we all work for money, and a lot of your staff may be driven by a flat wage increase, others might want more learning opportunities, flexibility in their days, weeks or something else. We all have different goals, and if they know their leaders are willing to see them and invest in them, they\u2019re less likely to look for opportunities elsewhere.\n\nIf you\u2019re looking for more tips on how to build a winning culture, take a look at our <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/uk\/resources\/leaders-guide-company-culture\/\">leader\u2019s guide to company culture<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"dont-let-the-contagion-spread\">Don\u2019t let the contagion spread<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>\nTo make employment easier and more rewarding for your business you must join the fight against turnover contagion! 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