When people used to stay in jobs for 10 plus years, there was time for companies to invest both time and money in training and upskilling employees. In the US, the average tenure is less than 6 years, but it is the under 30's who are moving after short periods. According to Stats SA, the median employment for the 25 to 34 year old South African worker is 31 months. Their lack of experience means they need more training before they are productive, and they frequently leave before the company recovers its investment. While companies can make a real effort to improve their retention, the reality is that younger employees are moving more, so a strategy around closing the productivity gap is crucial, and it starts on day one of employment. A structured induction process is critical, no matter what the job level. The day before an employee joins a full plan should be in place, from setting up email addresses to arranging who is going to greet the new person in recept...
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