03 How a business can reduce employee turnover. [8]

Ch 10 Human resource management
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03 How a business can reduce employee turnover. [8]

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03 How a business can reduce employee turnover. [8]

Possible KN from the Notes:
  1. Effective Recruitment: Hire the right people from the start by conducting thorough interviews, skills assessments, and checking for cultural fit.
  2. Competitive Compensation: Offer competitive salaries and benefits to attract and retain top talent.
  3. Employee Development: Provide opportunities for skill development and career advancement within the organization.
  4. Recognition and Rewards: Acknowledge and reward employees for their achievements and contributions.
  5. Supportive Management: Train and support managers in effectively leading and communicating with their teams.
  6. Employee Engagement: Foster a positive work environment that promotes engagement and job satisfaction.
  7. Flexible Work Arrangements: Offer flexible schedules or remote work options when possible.
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Re: 03 How a business can reduce employee turnover. [8]

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[kn] One way a business can reduce employee turnover is by improving pay and benefits.
[app] For example, a supermarket offering bonuses and health insurance can encourage staff to stay longer.
[an] Competitive rewards increase motivation, build loyalty, and reduce the temptation to leave for better-paying jobs.
[an+] In the long term, this creates a stable workforce, lowers recruitment costs, and boosts overall productivity.

[kn] Another way is by offering career development and training opportunities.
[app] A hotel that trains employees for promotions makes staff feel valued and invested in.
[an] This increases job satisfaction, enhances skills, and encourages employees to commit to the business.
[an+] Over time, career growth opportunities strengthen retention, improve performance, and support long-term business success.
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KN (Knowledge):
One way to reduce employee turnover is through effective recruitment. Hiring the right people from the start ensures that employees are skilled, motivated, and a good fit for the company’s culture.

APP (Application):
For example, a Pakistani tech company like “Systems Limited” can carefully interview candidates, assess their skills, and make sure they match the company culture before hiring. This helps the company employ staff who are more likely to stay longterm and contribute positively.

AN (Analysis):
By hiring the right people, the business reduces the chances of employees leaving due to mismatched skills or poor fit. This saves time and money that would otherwise be spent on recruiting and training new staff. Employees who feel they belong and are capable in their roles are more motivated, which improves productivity and customer satisfaction.

AN+ (Further Analysis):
In the long term, effective recruitment builds a stable and experienced workforce, which strengthens the company’s reputation as a good employer. With fewer staff changes, teams can work more efficiently, and the business can focus on growth and innovation rather than constantly replacing employees.

KN (Knowledge):
Another way to reduce turnover is by offering competitive salaries and benefits. Employees are more likely to stay when they feel fairly paid and rewarded for their work.

APP (Application):
For instance, a UK retail chain like “Marks & Spencer” can offer fair wages and benefits that match or exceed industry standards. This encourages staff to remain with the company rather than leave for better-paying jobs elsewhere.

AN (Analysis):
Providing competitive compensation keeps employees motivated and satisfied, which reduces absenteeism and resignations. It also improves loyalty and encourages employees to put in their best effort, leading to higher productivity and better customer service.

AN+ (Further Analysis):
Over time, competitive pay helps the company retain skilled and experienced staff, which reduces recruitment and training costs. A stable workforce also strengthens team performance and allows the business to plan for long-term growth. Moreover, it enhances the company’s reputation as a fair and attractive employer, making it easier to attract top talent in the future.
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Re: 03 How a business can reduce employee turnover. [8]

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[KN] A business can reduce employee turnover by providing training that helps workers improve their skills.
[APP] such as a clothes store can train employees on how to assist customers properly and handle stock efficiently
[AN ] hence training increases workers confidence in completing tasks. employees feel valued because the business invests in their development. they are less likely to leave as they can grow and take on better roles within the store.
[AN+]moreover, the store keeps experienced staff, reduces hiring costs, and maintains better customer service.

[KN] A business can also reduce turnover by creating a safe, comfortable, and supportive working environment.
[APP] hence ,the same clothes store can offer fair break times, supportive supervisors, and clean work areas.
[AN] hence good working conditions lower stress and make the job more enjoyable. employees feel respected and treated fairly, which builds loyalty to the store. a positive environment reduces dissatisfaction, so workers don’t try to find new jobs.
[AN+] moreover the store benefits from a stable workforce, smoother daily operations, and more satisfied customers due to staff staying longer.
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[KN] By paying the average wages in that market
[APP] For example, a car factory like Toyota can reduce labour turnover by paying its employees the same as its competitors, like Honda.
[AN] This increases employee satisfaction because they feel fairly rewarded, as well as increasing the loyalty of the employees, which reduces the chances of them leaving for better-paying competitors.
[AN+] Paying competitive wages can also improve the company’s reputation as a good employer, attracting higher-skilled workers in the future and further improving its workforce.

[KN] A business can reduce employee turnover by offering better career development opportunities.
[APP] For example, a car manufacturer like Toyota can provide employees with chances of promotions, which would allow assembly line workers to move into higher roles, helping employees feel noticed.
[AN] This helps reduce the chances of workers leaving for competitors as they would feel that they have a future in the company, helping increase the efficiency of the business, leading to a fall in avg. cost per unit, increasing profits.
[AN+] Furthermore, having more carrier oppertunites helps attract skilled workers to the business, reducing the investments required to advertise jobs.
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Point 1
A business can reduce employee turnover by offering competitive compensation
Application
For example, a business can match or slightly exceed the salaries offered by competitors to keep employees satisfied
Analysis
Better pay increases motivation leading to higher job satisfaction reducing the likelihood of employees searching for other jobs.
Further Analysis
Over time, this helps the business retain skilled workers, lowering recruitment and training costs
Point 2
A business can also reduce turnover through employee development and training
Application
For instance, the business can offer training programmes or clear career paths to help workers grow within the company
Analysis
Development opportunities make employees feel valued increasing their loyalty making them less likely to leave for better prospects
Further Analysis
In the long run, this creates a more skilled and committed workforce, improving overall stability and performance
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(K)correct selection and recruitment- the people who enjoy,who have right skills, who are natural-right work etc.(App) a grocery store staff dealing with customers- [color=#FF0000]the manager chooses naturally public-enjoys company [/color]etc. (An) lower turnover-no problem to firm losing skills and business culture people- n[color=#FF0000]ew ones not familiar- leads quality service- leads consumer base- more revenues.[/color] (An+) higher cash for carrying out long term strategies--success chances- objectives achieved- can move on to greater things/new target for future benefits.
(K)by giving opportunities like competitive salary and good conditions-compared to rivals.(App)constructions workers offered salaries at rivals' rate, and given safet,equipment according to market standard- rivals.(An) less turnover- leads lower hiring- lowers costs- extra funds available for reinvesting- gives small economic benefits- can further be reinvested. (An+)-higher revenue- can be used for long run against rivals- better strategies to deal with them➡️high market share.
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[KN] By paying the staff fairly.
[APP] For example a business can increase wages or add benefits like free meal.
[AN] Hence this will make the staff/employees happy, and they will be less likely to leave the business so they will work with motivation as it will create job satisfaction.
[AN+] If pay is raised but workload stays high, staff may still leave


[KN] By giving training.
[APP] For example a business can run workshops and show clear promotion paths.
[AN] Hence this gives them confidence, it also creates jobs security, improves their performance and makes them loyal.
[AN+] However If promotions are too slow, staff may still quit.
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They can do competition compensation
They give competitive amount of salaries
Thsi will help to maintain and retain the employees
Which will reduce the labour turnover
Another way can be the recognition and awards
They can create recognition such as employee of the month or give them promotions
This way they will be more willing to work hard and continue to be in the business
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(KN) One way a business can reduce employee turnover is by offering competitive salaries.
(APP) For example, if business A offers its employees good salaries, there is a far higher chance of them staying retained in the business, leading to a reduces employee turnover.
(AN) This would lead to an overall improvement on the image of the business from employees' perspective, meaning they would prefer joining and working for business A, rather than working for companies with a higher rate of employee turnover. This would lead to many employees joining the business, increasing efficiency and the overall productivity of the business.
(AN+) The increased productivity would lead to employees' hard work being noticed by seniors, meaning many employees would be nominated for promotions, pushing others to work harder for recognition.
(KN) Another way a business can reduce employee turnover is by offering flexible working schedules to employees.
(APP) For example, if the employees of business A are offered flexible working schedules, there would be a higher chance of them taking responsibility and completing the task assigned to them on time as they are being trusted by the business to complete it on time without fixing a very strict schedule.
(AN) This would lead to a a good relationship between the employer and the employee as strictness is avoided, making it easier for employees to focus and carry out their task with a sense of responsibility. Furthermore, the less amount of pressure would also mean that new ideas on how to increase productivity within the business could also be introduced.
(AN+) This would lead to a positive and healthy working environment, motivating and boosting employees' morale.
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Kn:Offering competitive wages bonuses pension abd staff discounts makes employees less likely to leave for better opportunities
App:For exampLe a restaurant business could introduce more predictable shift patterns and ensure that the staff is treated fairly
Ana:This makes employees feel more valued and reduce stress
F.A: As a result the business keeps experienced staff for longer reducing the cost
Kn:By offering opportunities for training and learning new skills
App:For example a retail store could provide training for staff to progress to supervisor roles or gain
Ana:This gives employees a sense of progression and motivation
F.A:The business benefits from higher employee loyalty and better skilled staff
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kn] effective recruitment in the firm hiring right people who want to work in the firm
ap] for e.g. a firm should first interview the candidate and check through his actions that he intent to work with loyalty or just want to pass time
an] this will let them know that the employ will work for long or just want to spent time this will let them to decide that whether to hire it or not making the company efficiency stable
an+] this will decrease employ turnover as selected employ will be hired which employ will take the company more successful with loyal employ who work as the owner of firm.

kn2] employe engagement and satisfaction will increase the employ loyalty which will decrease employ turnover
ap] for e.g. providing good environment like air conditioning, less strictness towards employes.
an] this will make the employ motivated and mentally satisfied with good conditions of working making the employ perform better in the firm with good productivity
an+] this will increase the performance of the firm nationally beating the competitors as every succesful company has the loyal workers working with them from the scratch
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[KN]A business can do this by providing training and development to employees.
[APP]For example, giving staff opportunities to learn new skills or be promoted increases loyalty.
[AN]Hence, employees are more likely to stay retained in the business which can help to reduce recruitment and training costs for the business and it will also lead towards a rise in efficiency as there will be less chances of errors with exsisting employees as compared to newly trained ones hence a rise in quality of products.
[AN+]This will furthermore help to increase the businesses brand image in the long run.
[KN]By improving working conditions.
[APP]Creating a safe, comfortable, and positive work environment helps employees feel valued and supported.
[AN]This will help to make an employee feel more valued and supported which can lead towards a rise in job satisfaction of employees hence leading towards better productivity as employees will be motivated to work.
[AN+]In the long run this will thus help to reduce rates of absenteeism.
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KN: by paying competitive salaries
APP: If a business increases wages to match competitors, employees feel financially secure.
AN: This reduces employees’ intention to leave for better pay.
+AN: As a result, staff stay longer and labour turnover falls.
KN: Training improves skills and promotion provides career growth.
APP: A worker trained and promoted to supervisor feels valued.
AN: This increases job satisfaction and commitment to the business.
+AN: Therefore, fewer employees leave the firm.
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[KN] One way to reduce employee turnover is by offering training and clear career development opportunities, so workers can improve their skills and progress within the business.
[APP] For example, a hotel could offer housekeeping staff training to become supervisors or assistant.
[AN] This makes employees feel valued and supported increasing their confidence and job satisfaction reducing their desire to leave for better opportunities elsewhere overall increasing motivation.
[AN+] In the long term, the business builds a loyal and more skilled workforce, lowering recruitment costs and improving service quality.

[KN] Another method is ensuring managers lead fairly, communicate well, and support employees, instead of creating problems or confusion.
[APP] For instance, a manufacturing firm could train supervisors to give clear instructions and handle conflicts calmly on the factory or with the workers.
[AN] Supportive management creates a more positive work environment employees feel respected and understood making them much less likely to quit due to frustration or stress.
[AN+] Over time, this strengthens employee morale and reduces instability in the workforce, helping the business maintain smooth and consistent operations.
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