Key employees don’t just leave without warning. Here’s how to know if you should be worried.
The other day, a fast-growth CEO contacted me to chat about an employee problem that was becoming a big issue (employee engagement is what I do for a living, after all).
Without warning, key employees were leaving the company.
So the CEO was not only questioning how to stop these regrettable departures, but also wondering if other key employees were at risk of leaving.
Everyone is replaceable, except at certain points in a company’s history.
There are certain times when departures of key employees are costly and downright detrimental.
If my view is accurate–and I’d love to hear if you think I’m wrong–a savvy CEO should always be on the lookout for signs that key employees are fidgety.