Forbes’ Take on the #1 Reason Why Top Talent Leave
It’s no surprise that organizations are facing a talent shortage, which is expected to become more prevalent in the foreseeable future1. Top performers quit their jobs for a number of reasons, including (but definitely not limited to): management demands, poor work-life balance, and inequitable compensation.
Forbes recently summed up its take on the number one reason top talent leaves their respective jobs:
[note color=”#B6D6F0″]Top talent leave an organization when they’re badly managed and the organization is confusing and uninspiring.[/note]Addressing poor management is done best through a proven talent management process. Focusing on the issue at this stage allows one to effectively engage in competency-based recruitment—increasing the likelihood of having high performing managers. Unless you were a start-up, many organizations may already employ managers in need of development. In such cases, the best practice is to enroll in a recognized leadership development program. Conversely, at the macro-level, an unaligned organization can best be addressed through strategic planning.
The full article can be found on Forbes.com.
1AON. (2008). Controlling leadership talent risk: An enterprise imperative. Retrieved from http://www.aon.com/about-aon/intellectual-capital/attachments/human-capital-consulting/Leadership_FINAL_0.pdf
