In this episode, Karen Kirton is joined by Pree Sarkar, founder and director of Switch Recruitment, to explore the real reasons employees leave their jobs—and what employers can do to keep them. With decades of recruitment expertise, Pree shares candid insights into employee dissatisfaction, why compensation is rarely the full story, and how small business owners can create workplaces people want to stay in.

In today’s episode, you will learn:

• Why people really leave – Pree shares the top four reasons employees move on: leadership, role fit, stagnation, and compensation.
• The danger of disengagement – How “moderate dissatisfaction” can quietly damage performance and culture if left unaddressed.
• Simple ways to check in – Use the traffic light method and ask key questions to assess satisfaction levels before it’s too late.
• Keys to small business retention – Pree’s approach includes flexibility, values-based hiring, development, and intentional team culture.
• The cost of replacing people – Why investing in employee experience and regular connection is far more affordable than rehiring.
• What’s happening in the market – A look at current economic conditions and what they mean for retention and recruitment trends in 2024.

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