“I’m on a mission to put pressure on companies to be better places to work,” says Leigh Branham, international bestselling author of four books including The 7 Hidden Reasons Employees Leave: How to Recognize the Subtle Signs and Act Before It’s Too Late and Re-Engage: How America’s Best Places to Work Inspire Extra Effort in Extraordinary Times. Here, he talks about how the “burn and churn” philosophy is not helping companies and why they should focus on re-engaging burnt out and disengaged employees. Communication is key, he says, and the best leaders possess empathy.The US-based employee retention expert also talks about the generational differences between Gen X, millennials and Gen Z-ers and the need for conversation for smooth intergenerational functioning. Listen in to know the top reasons employees leave and how one can start asking the right questions before joining a new organisation. The latter is also the subject of his latest book Don't Take That Job ‘til You Read This Book: Nine Lenses to Look Before You Leap, coauthored with Mark Hirschfeld.Leigh is also a career transition coach and organisational consultant and helps companies better understand the root causes of employee turnover and disengagement. He is the founder and Managing Principal of Keeping the People, a talent management consulting firm.Timestamps:01:03 Focus on wellbeing at workplaces after the pandemic03:58 Toxic workplaces and quiet quitting by Gen Z06:30 The reason behind disengagement—burn and churn philosophy09:03 The direct manager is the top reason for employees leaving11:54 Gaps in leadership and empathy16:10 To become an employer of choice, you have to show people you care24:05 Difference between baby boomers, Gen X, millennials and Gen Z 29:33 The perception of Gen Z 30:52 The reasons employees leave37:00 "Don't take that job till you read this book”--how to assess their new employer40:37 What to ask interviewers before you take that next job; use LinkedIn to network with those in target companiesFollow Anuradha on LinkedIn | Twitter | InstagramEmail: [email protected]: Views and opinions expressed are personal. Listener discretion is advised.

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