Lessons from Losing A Key Employee

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Isn’t it very rewarding when a newly hire turns out to be a perfect fit in terms of the “C’s”:

  • Competence
  • Cultural compatibility
  • Chemistry with you and others

This is especially the case when the individual is in a key management or executive role within your organization!

However, there are cases when you thought the person was going to be a perfect fit, but she/he turns out to be a bad fit on one or more of the “C’s”, leading to a parting of the ways.  In other instances, this perfect fit key employee decided her/his situation was less than ideal.

  • Either way, it is important for you/your organization to learn from it and use that in order to move forward.

EMPLOYER ACTION

Here are 10 questions to ask yourself:

  1. Was this person challenged enough in the role?
  2. Was she/he overmatched in the role?
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  4. Were this person’s needs met both professionally and personally?
  5. How well did she/he connect with others, resulting in good relationships?
  6. How did this person navigate the “political” climate of direct reports, peers, clients/customers and stakeholders?
  7. What did you do to ensure she/he was set up for success?
  8. What support did you provide for this person?
  9. What ongoing development did you provide?
  10. Were there opportunities for growth in the areas of this person’s expertise?
  11. Were you surprised when this person decided to leave — if so, what warning signs did you miss?

HOW TRINITY CAN HELP?

Trinity’s:

  • Retained search services increase the likelihood of candidates being a great match
  • Organizational Development services (including 360 degree and other assessments) help ensure the new hire is fitting in as expected

For more information, e mail Trinity at info@TrinityHR.net or visit our website at www.TrinityHR.net.

Posted in Talent Acquisition, Executive Search, Employment & Employee Retention