among the top reasons for Americans quitting last year . The “ Great Resignation ” period saw a quit rate reach a 20-year high back in November 2021 , with more than 47 million workers quitting . To avoid any mass exodus of employees at
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Synergy Billing , leadership regularly reviews staff turnover to see where they can boost employee happiness .
“ As with most organizations , we have not been immune to the “ Great Resignation .” In response , we have implemented modified work schedules and are exploring four-day workweeks , hybrid and remote work options ,” says Loyd . “ In addition , we believe that the selection and onboarding process play a key role in reducing turnover .”
As Meyer sees it , if the more than 14,000-plus Volusia-based businesses want to keep growing locally and globally , it will take an evolving mindset . Treating workers fairly and offering more than just a paycheck but a balanced and unique working experience is key , he believes .
“ Things are moving at a rapid pace ,” he says . “ I think the key thing comes back to that adaptability and the way we look at the nature of the employer-employee relationship . I think historically , in a lot of small businesses , you ’ re the help ; you ’ re the hired help — you do what you ’ re told .” That attitude , he says , won ’ t work now . “ Now we ’ re in a supply-and-demand issue ,” he says of employers looking to hire . “ You ’ ve got to change your mindset ; otherwise , nobody will work for you … it ’ s the mindset .”
Seraine Page is a four-time award-winning journalist who writes for the health , wellness , and business industries . As a serial entrepreneur herself , she ’ s passionate about putting a spotlight on successful businesses through her writing . She lives with her husband , son , and hefty chiweenie in Saint Johns , Florida .
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