Employees are more likely to hand in their resignation due to poor managers and supervisors than job requirements. Training your managers to be empathetic, supportive and responsive can go a long way towards promoting staff wellbeing and professional growth. Any effective performance management plan involves cooperation between employees and their managers and without the right support employees will feel frustrated, lack direction and ultimately leave.

An effective performance management plan should support employees throughout their entire lifecycle from onboarding to exit. Smart employers understand that an excellent onboarding process shows employees that you care about them before they even start working for you. Once they join the team, it’s important to continue to support their growth and development.