Colin Matthews: Chartered Psychologist

Talent Management

69% of companies report staff rentention difficulties, yet for 41% of HR staff it is their most crucial issue.
(CIPD, Recruitment, retention and turnover survey, 2006)

It is important that companies recognise the role that the organisation plays in the retention of staff. Generally, an individual will come to work for your company because your organisation gives him or her something that they may not have in their current job. This is likely to be a combination of factors including money, autonomy, work environment, quality of leadership, work-life balance, work culture and opportunity for growth.

The same factors are likely to lead to them leaving your company and potentially going to a competitor. In order to retain your employees, it is important that you recognise their developmental needs and also create an organisational environment which will help them enjoy their work and perform to the best of their abilities.

While Colin coaches and develops staff at all levels, he recognises that it is particularly staff at higher levels that have the greatest impact on employees in terms of their managment style. Different styles are likely to have a positive or negative effect on staff morale, sickness absence and, consequently, staff retention. Managers themselves may be under-performing due to various issues including a lack of skills such as time management, conflict resolution etc. but also due to personality characteristics that make it difficult for them to do the job as currently demanded.

Through a variety of methods including interviews, the use of psychometrics (e.g. ability tests), personality profiling and feedback sessions, Colin can help identify areas where employees may require training and/or coaching and areas in which they show the desired skills. Consequently, he can assist in developing an individual talent management programme for your employee.

Your initial consultation is free. Please contact Colin for further details