Employee retention continues to be a crucial focus for HR leaders in 2025.
If you’re among the best, you’re already leading the way by addressing critical trends in employee retention. If not, it’s time to catch up and ensure your organisation doesn’t fall behind.
Mental health is increasingly at the forefront of workplace conversations, with UK organisations prioritising mental health as part of their employee engagement and retention strategies. According to the BBC, organisations that make mental health a priority are seeing improvements in workforce productivity and engagement.
The Impact of Being in the Wrong Job
Being in a role that doesn’t align with employees’ skills, values, or ambitions can take a significant toll on mental health, leading to decreased employee retention. Our Executive Chairman, Ian Gooden, explains that this manifests in several ways:
- Feeling Out of Depth: Employees who feel they are bluffing their way through a role may experience imposter syndrome, chronic anxiety, and a decrease in overall job satisfaction, ultimately affecting retention rates.
- Overload and Burnout: When employees are in roles that demand too much, work-life integration can break down, leading to burnout and disengagement—both of which are major contributors to attrition.
- Boredom and Lack of Motivation: Conversely, employees stuck in roles that don’t challenge or fulfill them may feel stagnant, leading to frustration, disengagement, and a desire to leave, affecting employee retention.
Unfortunately, many employees soldier on, pretending everything is fine. Workplace cultures that discourage open discussions around mental health or career dissatisfaction contribute to a lack of retention and increased attrition rates.
Why HR Leaders Need to Act
For HR leaders, tackling career dissatisfaction head-on can significantly improve employee retention. Addressing issues of misalignment between employees and their roles not only supports the individual but also helps organisations retain top talent and maintain high engagement levels.
Beyond Salary: The Price of Retained Talent
Retention isn’t solely about offering competitive salaries. Employees are increasingly seeking organisations that provide support, value, and alignment with their career goals. By fostering a workplace culture where career dissatisfaction is acknowledged and addressed, organisations demonstrate their commitment to employee retention and well-being.
Our Approach
At Chiumento, we specialise in targeted support to enhance employee retention. Whether through our new and upcoming Career Navigator service or our Stay/Exit Interviews, we can help your employees overcome career challenges, regain confidence, and thrive.
Get in touch with us today to learn how our services can support your organisation’s retention strategy and create a more engaged and thriving workforce this 2025.