Why Your Employee Retention Strategy Is Built on Broken Assumptions
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By [Your Name] | In partnership with SapientHR Let’s talk about a dirty little truth in HR: Everyone claims to care about employee retention. But most retention strategies? They're built on wishful thinking and outdated assumptions. Companies are throwing dashboards, pulse surveys, and stay interviews at the problem—while ignoring the deeper cracks beneath the surface. No surprise then, when people keep walking out the door. 🚨 Broken Assumption #1: “People Leave for More Money” Sure, money matters. But it’s rarely the whole story. What really drives resignations? Stagnant growth Bad bosses Burnout from unrelenting pressure A toxic culture with zero safety to speak up Throwing a raise at someone who’s already checked out is like slapping a fresh coat of paint on a crumbling building. It might look fine for a minute—but the structure’s still broken. 🚨 Broken Assumption #2: “If They’re Not Complaining, They’re Fine” Silence is not the sound of satisfacti...