Hook
COVID-19 pandemic caused the closing of businesses and led to employees working from home and others losing their jobs due to lack of finances. The employees, therefore, adopted working from home, and when the pandemic was over, and restrictions were removed, the employees wanted to work remotely from home. In contrast, others have sought alternative jobs to cater to human needs. Therefore, the essay discusses how employers retain employees and recruit new employees.
Thesis
The various ways that employers can retain employees are by implementing flexible employment policies that will allow the employees to work from home. Also, have leaders that will represent the needs of the employees hence encouraging the employees of inclusivity in the critical issues of the company (Stuart et al., 2021). Additionally, employers can recruit new employees through advertising job opportunities and giving a chance to the responsible and qualified persons to ensure the company’s wellbeing.
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Topic Sentence
The first method of retaining employees after the pandemic is implementing flexible employment policies.
Supporting Points
- Allows the employee to work from home
- It gives employees enough time to spend with their families.
- Increases the working morale of the employees
- Increases productivity
- It allows employers to retain employees
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Topic Sentence
Secondly, allowing leaders to represent the needs of employees will increase the inclusivity of the employees.
Supporting Points
- Employee representation allows the management to cater to the needs of employees.
- Increases employee’s satisfaction as their rights are observed
- It allows for employee participation in the decision-making process of the company.
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Topic Sentence
Lastly, advertising job opportunities allow a hiring company to have as many talents as possible, increasing job opportunities (Jayathilake et al., 2021).
Supporting Points
- Allows the company to get qualified job applicants.
- It creates a fair, competitive environment for job seekers.
- This is because everyone has equal chances and opportunities.
Conclusion
In conclusion, retaining employees help reduce employee turnover and creates the company’s stability. Also, employing more workforce increases the firm’s productivity due to a skilled workforce.
References
Jayathilake, H. D., Daud, D., Eaw, H. C., & Annuar, N. (2021). Employee development and retention of Generation-Z employees in the post-COVID-19 workplace: a conceptual framework. Benchmarking: An International Journal.
Stuart, M., Spencer, D. A., McLachlan, C. J., & Forde, C. (2021). COVID‐19 and the uncertain future of HRM: Furlough, job retention and reform. Human Resource Management Journal, 31(4), 904-917.
