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Enhancing employee retention through meaningful recognition

30 employees
Lyon, France

The Challenge

This software firm wanted to understand why their people stayed and figure out how to make more of them want to. They asked us to dig into what meaningful recognition actually looks like, what development opportunities matter most, and how turnover affects both managers and their teams.

Our Approach

Here is what we have learned: for technical workers, intrinsic rewards beat financial incentives when it comes to job satisfaction. That means focusing on learning opportunities, personal development, and recognition that actually means something. This approach does not just boost morale. It makes the company a place where top talent wants to work.

In just 25 hours on-site, we assessed their retention health through employee engagement surveys, one-on-one interviews, and research into what actually works. Fast, focused, and effective.

Key Insights

Communication of a Clear, Short-Term VisionRecognition of Learning and GrowthSkill Advancement and Managerial Training

1. Communication of a Clear, Short-Term Vision

People need to see where they are going. A clear, relatable vision helps everyone understand the company's direction and see how their individual work contributes to the bigger picture.

2. Recognition of Learning and Growth

Celebrate the learning. When you recognize and encourage continuous development, you create a culture where growth is valued and people feel genuinely supported.

3. Skill Advancement and Managerial Training

A dual approach works best: create pathways for technical skill development while equipping managers with the tools to engage and retain their teams. When both happen simultaneously, everyone wins.

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