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But employers recognise that retaining talent will be a tough challenge this year, with 19% of employers citing it as the biggest barrier preventing them from achieving their organisational goals. \u00a0<\/p>\n
Hays attributed the challenge to employees continuing to “reassess” what they want from work, pointing to growing emphasis on career development, wellbeing, and flexibility. \u00a0<\/p>\n
“Employers are eager to grow, but success will depend on how well they retain talent, support flexibility, and respond to evolving employee expectations,” it said<\/a>. \u00a0<\/p>\n Addressing the issue of talent retention will require employers to take various measures, according to Hays<\/a>. \u00a0<\/p>\n “With the new year traditionally signalling a period of increased job movement, employers who invest in engagement, clear progression pathways, and meaningful conversations will be better positioned to keep pace and avoid losing momentum,” it said. \u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\nWhat can employers do? \u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n