E26 | The 7 hidden reasons employees leave with Leigh Branham

Leigh Branham is a leading expert in employee engagement and retention, with a deep understanding of the root causes of employee turnover. As the founder of Keeping the People, he provides data-driven insights and strategies to help organisations create workplaces that attract and retain top talent. Employees, Leigh says, often leave due to internal issues rather than external opportunities, usually triggered by personal, often emotional events in the workplace. Those hidden reasons include a lack of career development, insufficient recognition, and a lack of trust in leadership. Leigh encourages managers to hold re-engagement discussions to gauge employee satisfaction and address concerns proactively. Takeaways Employees often leave due to internal workplace issues, with triggers like unfair treatment or lack of respect. Trust in leadership is crucial to building a culture of engagement and retaining employees. Effective managers listen, support, and communicate to prevent disengagement within their teams. Strong teamwork fosters well-being; poor teamwork leads to mistrust, hurting morale and engagement. Offering career growth and development opportunities encourages employees to stay and invest in their roles. Specific recognition and appreciation boost job satisfaction, making employees feel valued. Supporting work-life balance and mental health strengthens engagement and employee loyalty. Re-engagement conversations demonstrate that managers care about employees’ well-being and concerns. Follow Leigh Branham https://www.keepingthepeople.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/leigh-branham-7aa323/ Books on this episode Re-Engage: How America's Best Places to Work Inspire Extra Effort in Extraordinary Times by Leigh Branham https://amzn.to/4d8YgOq The 7 Hidden Reasons Employees Leave: How to Recognize the Subtle Signs and Act Before It's Too Late by Leigh Branham https://amzn.to/3A7DmR3 Keeping the People Who Keep You in Business: 24 Ways to Hang On to Your Most Valuable Talent by Leigh Branham https://amzn.to/4fz07xq What Color Is Your Parachute?: Your Guide to a Lifetime of Meaningful Work and Career Success by Richard N. Bolles https://amzn.to/3YCU3y6 The Five Dysfunctions of a Team by Pat Lencioni https://amzn.to/46BXh6W  Watch the episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheEvolutionPartners Newsletter – each week I share interesting insights, articles and ideas you can use. Join other leaders and subscribe to The Evolution Partners newsletter https://evolutionpartners.com.au/subscribe/ Books – Learn more about our books https://evolutionpartners.com.au/books/ Made to Thrive: The practical, prescriptive guide on how to be a great CEO Onboarded: How to bring new hires to the points where they are more effective faster. A business case for leaders on why you should commit to an effective onboarded process. Onboarded for Managers: Helping managers bring new hires to the point where they are more effective faster. Follow me: on https://au.linkedin.com/in/bradleygiles on https://twitter.com/Evolution_Perth Enjoying the show? Leave a review Support the show: https://www.facebook.com/evolutionpartnersperthSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.