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25 Reasons why good employees leave for new Opportunities

Reasons Employees Seeking Greener Pasture
The high work pressure and regular challenges at workplace often make the
employees feel that the grass is green on the other side. According to the
LinkedIn survey reports of 2015, around 10,500 employees were surveyed,
out of which 59% workers reason for leaving jobs is better job opportunities
whereas, 54% take up a new job for a better package and increased pay
scale.
The employees do not just stick to one job because of sheer happiness and
liking for that job. The job satisfaction and a rising career graph often lead
the employees to seek greener pastures. For numerous other reasons
employees leave, here is a list of 25 Reasons why good employees leave
for new Opportunities.

1. Ongoing action
It is very important for an employee to remain in motion. An employer must
make sure that their employees are always into action by giving enough job
responsibilities, setting benchmark review dates, giving a raise to appreciate
employee performance, best employee benefits, and more. When the
employee feels that his career has become stagnated, he tends to leave.
2. Lack of enthusiasm among employers
It is essential that the Employers reflect clear understanding and knowledge
of what they want from the employee. An employer must be enthusiastic in
explaining and outlining the job responsibilities clearly. Employers interest is
transliterated effectively by outlining the line of business and steps involved
that are substantial and accessible. When the employees do not understand
the future of their career with the respective employer, they are inclined to
leave.
3. Transparency in the work
It is very important that the employers maintain transparency in work from
the time of recruiting an employee. Etching out the work description and the
expectation from the employee within certain tenure must all be mentioned

to the employee from beginning. An employee must be aware that how hard
he has to work and what is expected out of him. But, a surprise can make
them feel cheated and thus, leave the job.
4. Let the employee contribute
Any sort of creative contribution to the strategies of the organization from an
employee, help the company to grow. An employee must be given enough
freedom to work flexibly, after giving a clear instruction on what is expected
out of him. A worker who has the potential to bring out better and newer
ways to tackle problems is the one who can take the company to greater
heights. This contribution from the employees must always be appreciated.
Lack of appreciation can often lead to leaving job.
5. Poor communication
Lack of communication or improper conveying of messages often leads to
misunderstanding and conflict, thus resignation. An employer must be aware
of the employees hot button. Whether security or exposure, an employee
must feel he is valued. The roadmap to deliver each work must be
communicated clearly to the employees.
6. Lack of Visualization
The employer needs to assure the employee that all his dreams will be
fulfilled if he stays back in the company. The employee must be able to
visualize and work harder to achieve the goals set by the company and also
what the employee has visualized so far.
7. Importance
The employee must feel that his job is worth doing and is benefitting the
company. A sense of purpose is very important for the employees which help
them think, they belong for a certain purpose. It also enables him to create
the difference. If otherwise, employees tend to leave.
8. Lack of compassion
When an employee feels that the management always gives a deaf ear to
their problems and concerns, employees tend to leave their job.
9. Lack of Motivation

When the employers fail to motivate their workforce with words of

enthusiasm and show the brighter side of the organizations work or their
effort, people try to leave the job for something better.
10.

Lack of a distinct future

Not every employee is equal. The one who is good at sales may not be good
in creative work. When the employee is asked to do something which he is
not good at, he may try but cannot be as good as the one who is adept in the
same. In such cases, employees tend to leave jobs.
11.

Fun lacking

With the fast paced internet world, the employees do not like the traditional
way of working. A straight eight hours of work input, sitting on the same
desk becomes too tiring and boring for the employees today. The internet,
television, social media, and other devices make the work more interesting
and on the go. When such fun environment is missing, people are not
enthusiastic about their work.
12.

Lack of promotion

When a company does not come forward to promote the existing employees
instead focus on the recruitment of new ones to fill the vacancy, employees
tend to leave the job.
13.

Relationship with the company authorities

One of the most important points is the employer-employee relationship. An

employees confidence, engagement, and commitment reduce, if the
relationship of the employer and the one he has to report to, is toxic. In such
cases, employees leave jobs.
14.

Dull and Boring Work

It is highly essential for the employee to enjoy the work he does. Each
employee must be challenged to do a certain work and must be excited to
enthusiastically contribute and perform. Any dull and boring work can leave
the employee uninterested.
15.

Work Politics

Often the co-workers are the reason for an employees resignation. Many a
times it is seen that the colleagues are less of a friend and more of a

backstabber who hates seeing their co-worker grow. In such cases,

colleagues create problems and make an employee leave under pressure.
16.

Lack a platform for honing skills

The employees feel a sense of pride and accomplishment when they can use
their skills and abilities for the growth of the company. But, the lack of such
platform can be a reason for the employees to leave.
17.

Self-sufficiency and liberty

Often many employees seek self-sufficiency and independence in a work

environment. But, while working in an organization it becomes difficult to
offer such liberty to an employee, which becomes a reason for leaving the
job.
18.

Lack of financial stability

When any organization is highlighted for all wrong reasons, when the salary
freezes, when theres monetary instability within the organization, the
employees are unable to trust and thus, leave.
19.

Entire corporate way of life

The employee benefits, compensation, perks play an important role in an

employees decision to be with the company or not. Where there is no
respect towards the workers, no events or celebrations, employees tend to
be away from such organizations.
20.

Lack of Recognition of Job Performance

Appreciating an employees work performance is very important. The

companys recognition motivates the employees in a better way to achieve
the desired results. Lack of recognition can demotivate the employees.
21.

Health or Family Issues

Lack of a sound health or prolonged illness can force the employees to leave
the job. Even when there is inner family conflicts or old parents at home,
people leave jobs.
22.

Marriage

It is mostly in the cases of women that they have to relocate with their
spouses. To give time to the new family or when a person wants to stay with

their respective spouses, employees leave the job and look for one in the
new location.
23.

High pay scale

People often get attracted by a higher pay package. Though it cannot be the
sole reason for leaving the job, yet it is attractive enough to entice the
employees attention.
24.

Voluntary Retirement

There are many people who do not wish to work under someone. They wish
to have their own business after a certain stage in life. In such cases,
employees turn to voluntary retirement.
25.

Poor Salary Structure

The organization often looks for more by paying the least. When the
employees realize that their talent is being exploited, they tend to leave the
job.

Conclusion
Poor leadership of the management is the primary reason for the employees
to leave the job. It is essential for the employers to understand the skills and
abilities of the employee and retain them by communicating, understanding
their problems, and finally, find a solution for the benefit of the organization.