how to retain your employees

[wmaurik]

yeah man hiring just to look big is a classic mistake new founders make, if you can still handle the load yourself then adding people just adds drama and drain on your capital, idc how successful you think you are if you dont have a solid reason for a new hire you are just burning money, retaining them is all about that economic safety like the hero member said because a dev with a calm mind is way more productive than one looking for a new job every lunch break haha

The idea you put forward is quite reasonable and understandable for business developers and new business founders who are essentially struggling to survive on their own without having to hire new people because their business is still underdeveloped. Even for established businesses, if they don't fundamentally need new employees, then clearly the business owner doesn't need to hire new people to put them into work. Moreover, every worker isn't free and must always be paid by the business owner who hired them.

[Oshio-man]

I would like to ask a personal question about when an entrepreneur should look for employees. What is the right way to retain them and keep them interested in your company? I appreciate creative and abstract ideas.

You can use their experience on their field  to decide the employees you want to employ in your organization because they cannot display what they don't have in their field, if you are the type of employer that like good character, you will definitely see the type of employees that have the character that will make your organization be productive no matter the amount of funds the employees will demand for their monthly salary, two things that make employees to stay long in your organization are increment and promotion, once you promise your workers this two things in your organization you will begin to see them active to do their duties correctly to cause the organization to improve in income earning.

[junder]

The point is to give them trust, such as ensuring timely paychecks and providing assistance when they need it, such as emergency funds. Provide them with comfort, such as facilitating them as best as possible. In essence, I believe that sometimes, a family-like bond is more comfortable at work. But there may be occasional employees who are uncaring.

[goldkingcoiner]

I would like to ask a personal question about when an entrepreneur should look for employees. What is the right way to retain them and keep them interested in your company? I appreciate creative and abstract ideas.

Keep them happy and try to see things from their perspective.

They want money, not a pizza party.
A boss who congratulates and rewards and not one who stands over your shoulder with a frown.
Recognition goes far, so make them feel important. Not just another cog in the machine.

[jcojci]

Employees want a salary increase. That is their reason to work so the owner should understand this and can gradually increase their salaries. If they achieve the target, they will get more bonuses so they will think that if they work smart and hard, they will get more from their company.

The owner needs to prioritize employee welfare so employees realize the company treats them well. Don't forget to motivate them especially when they are down. Giving them a holiday as their reward is necessary so they can enjoy their quality time with their family. Outbound can be good to make a strong relationship between the owner and all employees.

[Zadicar]

I would like to ask a personal question about when an entrepreneur should look for employees. What is the right way to retain them and keep them interested in your company? I appreciate creative and abstract ideas.

Keep them happy and try to see things from their perspective.

They want money, not a pizza party.
A boss who congratulates and rewards and not one who stands over your shoulder with a frown.
Recognition goes far, so make them feel important. Not just another cog in the machine.

An entrepreneur should start looking for employees the moment growth begins to suffer because everything depends on one person. When time becomes the bottleneck quality drops and opportunities get missed. Hiring is not about delegating work only it is about multiplying capacity. The mistake many founders make is waiting too long and then hiring in panic. The right moment is when you are still stable enough to onboard properly and share vision clearly.

Retention starts with understanding that employees trade their time energy and skills for value. Money is the foundation not a bonus. Fair pay removes anxiety and allows people to focus. Perks without proper compensation feel like distraction rather than care. People want to feel secure first before they feel inspired. Once that base is met everything else starts to work.

[ancafe]

I would like to ask a personal question about when an entrepreneur should look for employees. What is the right way to retain them and keep them interested in your company? I appreciate creative and abstract ideas.

Treat them like family, and they'll feel comfortable working for you. Don't constantly ask about business matters, as that will put pressure on them. I once saw a video where he explained how to treat employees like family. He always asked about their family matters when he met them, including their children and wives. Employees often expressed a sense of comfort at work because they were treated well, and this can even have an impact on the company's business growth.

This isn't the only factor, but small things can sometimes have a big impact on work. Perhaps the more employees we have, the different ways we handle them. However, this concept can be applied, even if we also implement other strategies to ensure they stay and feel comfortable working for us.

[Pikiboy]

For you to maintain your employees,is to have good relationship with your employees most people has refused to understand that there worker's are human like them, you as the CEO of every organization should try pay your worker's what you can give yourself not after someone has spend hours working for you, you end up giving he/she peanut money,an employee should be maintained and retain as the same way the employer is maintaining there business.

[Dickiy]

When your business has been running stably in the sense that there is already a lot of demand from the market but you lack the manpower to do it, that's the right time for entrepreneurs to look for employees, but make sure only for positions that are needed, and to make employees stay or be interested in working in your company actually this depends on how you provide them with facilities and salaries, simply give them a decent salary that matches the energy they family and also provide comfortable facilities, the way you treat employees also determines whether or not they can survive working at your place.

[tygeade]

As long as you act nice to them, you are going to retain them. People think it is 100% all about money, and I am here to tell you that it is not about money at all. I mean of course money is a big part of it, of course you need more money and if you are getting offered more than double or anything then yeah the worker will leave. But I have worked in places where I got paid double of what I am making today, and yet I have been working at the same job for 10 years, you think that's because of money?

I can leave today and find a job that pays double what I am making today, but I am not, why do you think that is? Because if the boss treats the employees like family, and not just fake but actual family, like they care, then why would I leave? I love my job, and no amount of money can change that.

[jems]

I would like to ask a personal question about when an entrepreneur should look for employees. What is the right way to retain them and keep them interested in your company? I appreciate creative and abstract ideas.

If it's needed, and if not, I think it's better for us to take care of everything ourselves, especially in new businesses. And I don't think we need to maintain employee enthusiasm for work; we are the ones who make the rules. If they don't comply with the rules, it's better for us to find other employees who are truly willing to work seriously and comply with all the provisions we have made.

[goro_chief]

Let me explain, I've been trying for the last few months to start my own business with a couple of acquaintances, with me as the boss. I paid them more than minimum wage, but it wasn't enough to keep them as good employees. Not everyone can do this job, and that's what makes it complicated

[aylabadia05]

I would like to ask a personal question about when an entrepreneur should look for employees. What is the right way to retain them and keep them interested in your company? I appreciate creative and abstract ideas.

When the idea and work plan are clear. That's the first thing. Then, why is it important to have an idea and work plan? Because the goals and steps to be taken are already clear, so the criteria needed in an employee are already available, which will not complicate the character of the person to be recruited.

Second, ideas that have been organized and written down will be easy to convey to them about what they should do and where they are headed. We only want to work with those who are aligned. If they are not aligned, then proceed with caution.
That's all from me. Thank you.

[Synchronice]

I would like to ask a personal question about when an entrepreneur should look for employees. What is the right way to retain them and keep them interested in your company? I appreciate creative and abstract ideas.

Hiring is easy and you can do it anytime you want and whenever you post in ads websites and put job posters outside your establishment.

But retaining them is one thing and it could be hard depending on what kind of employer you are. If you take good care of them, they'll stay and will definitely take good care of your business.

So, proper wages and benefits will keep them involve in your business and will treat it as theirs.

Hiring is easy? Are you sure about that? Hiring is one of the hardest and most challenging part. You will always have a very hard time to hire someone good and if you have good candidates, then you'll have to make a choice between a few candidates, which makes this part even more challenging. By the way, lots of jobs have a very hard time finding just someone to work but that's because these jobs are not usually good jobs (warehouse/delivery/construction) and companies don't want to pay higher than minimum salary.

OP, if you want to retain your employees, create a very comfortable working environment for them. So comfortable that they'll be happy to come at work and work for you but not enough comfortable that they get so good salary that they'll be able to easily leave it. Might sound evil but that's what you need for your business's success.

[Uhwuchukwu53]

Many ways can be an advantage of retaining employee, if the employer, pays wages or salary within the specific time frame, gives bonuses,and others allowances, consements, promote workers and award them appropriately, possibly set stress free work style and regular training including proper health care  can make employee never to give up no matter how small the job salary could be once the worker have best comfort they make the work personal never to leave.

[whiteblue]

We just have to act in accordance with what the employer should do where we must have responsibility and make this a fair thing where when they give their obligations as a form of their work then surely they must also get their rights according to the contract previously agreed upon.

Good and smooth payment and our treatment that does not look down on employees but does not mean getting out of the path of professionalism of work is always a plus for a boss, we certainly when looking for employees clearly have criteria as well as employees even though they do not say explicitly here but when our treatment of employees is not too good and their rights are limited then surely employees do not want to be in our company even though they still need a job.

[Fredomago]

Let me explain, I've been trying for the last few months to start my own business with a couple of acquaintances, with me as the boss. I paid them more than minimum wage, but it wasn't enough to keep them as good employees. Not everyone can do this job, and that's what makes it complicated

That's tough, if those people who works for your business need something more aside from having decent salary, it's better to discuss and try to negotiate, as you said that the job is not easy and you need someone like them who knows what they are doing to continue your business, you also need to listen and see if what additional offer that you can provide to keep them and to let them work for you, else, you need to find a new sets of people that you need to train again to continue your business.

[Hanadawa]

For you to maintain your employees,is to have good relationship with your employees most people has refused to understand that there worker's are human like them, you as the CEO of every organization should try pay your worker's what you can give yourself not after someone has spend hours working for you, you end up giving he/she peanut money,an employee should be maintained and retain as the same way the employer is maintaining there business.

If they're your best employee and you feel they've done a good job and are honest, then things like a high salary, emergency funds, and a leadership and peer approach can be implemented to maintain interest in your company. Most employees want a leader, not a boss. They want someone who can be a role model, not just someone who orders and waits for results. If you can see them as your colleagues, they will also put in all their hard work for your company. But finding employees with a strong work ethic is very difficult. Most employees only want money and the opportunity to relax if there's no leader watching. Therefore, I think only a few employees can receive the treatment the OP is asking about.

[@nn@_pen9]

I would like to ask a personal question about when an entrepreneur should look for employees. What is the right way to retain them and keep them interested in your company? I appreciate creative and abstract ideas.

As an entrepreneur, the timing of hiring employees depends on your business's growth stage. Generally, this is when your workload exceeds your personal capacity, or when the business requires specific skills you can't handle alone. To keep employees comfortable and motivated, offer competitive compensation that aligns with their values. This includes not only salary, but also benefits such as bonuses, life insurance, health insurance, work flexibility, or career development programs. and become a permanent employee in the company you lead, this will create an attraction for them to achieve it and certainly increase long term motivation for the employee.

[letteredhub]

I would like to ask a personal question about when an entrepreneur should look for employees. What is the right way to retain them and keep them interested in your company? I appreciate creative and abstract ideas.

How to retain employees is simply about approach from the employer to the employee. How you treat your employees matters a lot, when you make them feel a sense of belonging and valuable in the work environment they will always want to stay longer. Especially when their renumeration and incentives to work equals the description of their job. But many a times employers fail to grasp this but continue to hire more and more people while they continue quitting.