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Wednesday 29 April 2009

How can a HR manager prevent an employee from leaving another firm ?

Alison's Contribution:

Could you clarify please. I read this as you want the employee to stay with their other employer and not join your firm. If this is the case, then there's not a lot you can do. 

If it's a case of not having them leave your firm, money is not the usual motivating factor - many have already been offered. Here are some others I didn't spot: Lack of a challenge, better career prospects / training programming, better working environment/telecommuting, etc. Again, not a lot you can do if their mind is made up. 

My plan: Stack the odds on my side. Graciously accept the resignation, wish them well and let them know they are always welcome back if it turns out to be a wrong move or it becomes the right time to return. (Stats show that more than half of those that stay for the pay rise leave withing 18 months AND that more than 10% quit/are fired in the first week.) 

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