Employee Retention

Overcoming The Loss As A Small Business

Employee retention is a common issue among small business owners.  Has it affected you yet? Have you hired an amazing team but fear what might happen if someone quits? You’re not alone! Today’s episode dives into the challenges of employee turnover.  It also covers the steps you can take to be prepared. With nearly 38% of employees quitting within the first year, you could face big issues if someone leaves unexpectedly.

In this episode, I share how losing a key team member impacted me, how I managed to stay focused, and what you can do to minimize turnover in your business.

What You’ll Learn:

1. How to Spot Red Flags: Recognize when an employee is losing interest and how to respond before it’s too late.
2. Staying Ready: Learn why it’s crucial to know every facet of your business and how to pivot painlessly when turnover happens.
3. Offboarding Process: How to handle virtual employees leaving, including changing passwords and reclaiming content.
4. I share my experience of hiring a top-notch video editor and the signs that made me realize a change was coming. From missed meetings to a drop in enthusiasm, I knew it was time to get ready. Hear how I managed the situation and adjusted my systems to keep things moving smoothly.

Here’s the thing:

Don’t just talk about being prepared—take action! Employee retention is something we all struggle with at one time or another.  Check out my blog post on how to put the “BU” in your business using my 8-step method: Unleash Your Potential with Authentic Leadership Techniques.

MORE CONTENT TO HELP OVERCOME THE CHALLENGES OF A SMALL BUSINESS:

• One of my favorite playlists from my YouTube channel
• My Stages of Entrepreneurship Quiz
• Stop Second Guessing Yourself video
• Project CEO
• Project CEO Membership

Question of the podcast:

What are a couple of your favorite on-boarding & off-boarding tips?

GRAB MORE TOOLS:

1. The BU Guide
2. My 5 Step Guide To Fuel Your Dreams & Empower Your Purpose
3. My 5 Step Guide To Habit Stacking + Workbook
4. My Stages of Entrepreneurship Quiz

HERE’S MY AUDIO FILE: HTTPS://ANDREAPATRICK.COM/MY-8-STEPS

TO LEAD MORE EFFICIENTLY, EFFECTIVELY, AND WITH MORE AWARENESS, I’VE GOT TWO VERY SIMPLE, VERY FREE OPTIONS:

• First, I’ll be expounding on today’s topic inside my Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/btbbosssquad
• Second, if you’re ready to GET TO WORK… you should GRAB my book, The BTB Business Journal. It’s full of information, tools, worksheets, challenges, and more. As a self-starter and someone who can get things done on your own, it’s a great way to tap into your personal brand then leverage it EVERYWHERE!
• Third, find the link below under MY PRODUCTS.

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