Issue No 150 July 2005
Book Review
The 7 hidden reasons employees leave: how to recognize the subtle signs and act before it's too late by Leigh Branham
Do your employees leave your employ because they are 'pushed out' or 'pulled out'? Current research results, epitomised by Branham, indicate more than 85 percent of managers believe employees leave because they have been pulled' away by higher wages or better career opportunities. In contrast more than 80 percent of employees advocate that they were 'pushed' out due to poor management practices or destructive work environments.
The 7 hidden reasons employees leave is not just about keeping employees, but also why they work at all. Branham encourages readers to better understand what organisations can do to identify, prevent, and correct the root causes of poor staff retention and provides ideas on how to address the problem. At the crux of his book Branham clearly defines the reasons that lead back to “how good leadership in a company can create an environment where people choose to stay and grow.
This book is a valuable tool that will inspire, enlighten and encourage. It explains how to avoid job-person mismatches, how to align employee expectations with the realities of the position and the company, and how to provide constructive feedback and coaching that gives employee confidence.
Leigh Branham provides a clear, concise and well-structured book. Branham informs his readers what departing employees are saying about their work experiences, and provides worthy counsel on how to address the causes of unnecessary employee turnover.
Sue Moore
Business and Computing Centre
