How to be the manager no one wants to leave

You probably have pressure on your organisation because of inflation, with many costs increasing, including those from your suppliers. 

You may be stretched since the pandemic due to having fewer people in the team or not the right people at all.

You might have been relying more on 3rd party and offshore resources which may lead to extra communication challenges.

This means the people in your existing team are under enormous pressure to deliver.

Sound familiar? The last thing you need right now is for anyone to depart, so take action and check out our tips to be the manager no one wants to leave!

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Keep close and be personal

You really need to keep regular two-way communications with all of your team. Anyone who is overlooked will feel undervalued and will be less motivated. Understanding them both from a professional and personal will go a long way for your to develop a close relationship. This will allow you to develop a style of management that will get the most from them.

Be aware of wellbeing

Well-being is a hot topic and rightly so. The professional perspective is important for all team members, but for them to deliver they need to be in a good place from a personal perspective. Everybody at some time will have relationship pressures, family pressures and professional pressures. We rarely know what is going on behind the scenes in people's lives, so be sensitive, and accommodating and provide support.

Lead from the top - be a role model

All great leaders lead by example. Their work ethic, their transparency and their approachability are all characteristics that make them stand out. ‘Walk the talk’ is a well-known saying and if you want to manage and lead well, this is still a great mantra to adopt. 

Give purpose and a challenge

People want to know why they come to work. They need to know what is the vision for the company and the goals for themselves - in short, they need a purpose. Interesting, varied work that provides stimulation and a challenge will motivate your team and keep them from looking elsewhere.

The right tools and equipment are essential

This may seem obvious but in our experience is frequently overlooked. An individual can only perform if they are maximising the use of existing equipment and have any new tools required for the job. 

From a high-performance, secure laptop, to full access to platforms like Microsoft Teams and Sharepoint, your team need to be fully equipped to deliver. Training and support resources may also need to be put in place and don't forget to get this available in time for the onboarding of any new hires. 

We hope these tips help you make your team happier, and less likely to move on and give you one less thing to worry about!