Paul Fioravanti, MBA, MPA, CAGS is a proven, experienced transformational business leader.

Having served in a variety of situations from startups, to capital raise, to turnaround and exit, Paul Fioravanti is an expert at dramatically improving the operational, financial and revenue results of product and service businesses, having served in a variety of senior level and advisory roles in publicly held and privately owned businesses.

He has extensive experience in infrastructure services (wireless, general telecom, electric, natural gas, alternative and renewable, commercial real estate, civil construction, bridge and highway), equipment rentals and sales as well as specialized transportation and logistics, manufacturing and technology.

He is well educated and well versed in a variety of business strategies and creates and executes tactical plans to dramatically improve the results of an organization, either as a C-level leader or as a key advisor.

Paul is also an excellent writer and a good friend.  The article below is a recent posting of his on LinkedIn Pulse.


7 Reasons for High Employee Turnover

by Paul Fiorvanti, MBA, MPA, CAGS

In order for a galaxy to shine, it needs plenty of stars.

As a business owner, keeping a reliable staff that you trust is important to the overall success of your business. After all, those employees will typically run your day-to-day operations and interact with your customers. When those employees don’t last very long, your business can suffer, and nothing is more frustrating than not knowing why or how to fix it. When you’re experiencing high turnover rates, it’s important to determine why your employees are leaving so that you can rectify the situation and start building lasting relationships with your employees. Here are seven common reasons for high employee turnover:

1.  Overwhelming Workloads (Work Fit)

You need to get things accomplished, and you also need to meet your bottom line. But if you’re putting too much work on your employees’ plates, that could be a reason that they’re leaving. People aren’t machines, so make sure you’ve got enough employees to run operations efficiently and effectively. Don’t make your budget so tight that you’re losing quality employees over it.

2.     Money Talks (Compensation Fit)

Realistically, finances are a major motivator for employees to jump ship and consider working for another company. At the end of the day, you have to consider that your employees are working for a reason, and it’s likely not for fun. They need a paycheck, and if someone is willing to hire them to do the same work (or less) for higher pay, they’re going to take advantage of that opportunity. Make sure you’re paying your employees appropriately and fairly.

3. Horrible Bosses (Boss Fit)

We don’t mean the movie. If you have someone in a management position who is consistently losing team members, the problem may lie within that person and not your company. It might be time to evaluate his or her managerial skills if they seem to be the common denominator with high employee turnover.

4. No Room For Growth (Stagnation Ceiling)

If employees don’t see any opportunities to advance, they may choose to move on to a new company. Make sure employees know that there are development opportunities and ways to advance professionally. Even if there isn’t a higher position within the company, make sure to invest in development and professional growth opportunities for your employees. If employees can’t grow, they won’t stay.

5.     No Recognition (Taken for Granted)

A high turnover rate can be a result of employees feeling devalued. If they feel like they aren’t respected or that their employer is taking advantage of their skills, knowledge, or time, they may seek employment elsewhere. Let your employees know that their work is valued and appreciated.

6.     Toxic Culture (Toxicity City DownTown)

Nothing is worse than working in a depressing, bitter, or negative work environment. Make sure to check the pulse of your employees to see if they’re just clocking in and checking out or if they’re happy and content with their work. A toxic culture is a surefire reason employees will leave.

7.     Boredom/Not in the Right Role (Job Fit)

If employees get bored or aren’t in the right role, they will start considering other job opportunities. Employees want to be challenged and they want to be able to put their knowledge and skill set to use. If they’re not in a role that does that, they willinevitably become bored of their work and feel like they’re wasting their time. It won’t be long before they move on.

Overall, any one of these reasons, and certainly a combination thereof, can result in high employee turnover. Keeping your employees happy and satisfied should be a priority as an employer; otherwise, you just might face high employee turnover, which will negatively affect your bottom line.

Article from a forthcoming feature on the QORVAL blog which can be found at https://www.qorval.com/blog

Other informative, and sometimes humorous articles by Paul Fiorvanti can be found at:

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