Spot It.
If the business is sold or leadership changes hands, you worry that key employees might leave. They hold the customer relationships and know-how that keep the business running, and losing them could undo much of what the transition was meant to protect.
Sight It.
Transitions create uncertainty. Employees wonder about their jobs, their pay and their future. If they hear rumors before they hear facts, they may start looking elsewhere. And without a clear reason to stay through the change, leaving can feel like the safest choice. We find that people handle change far better when they hear about it directly and early, from someone they trust, rather than secondhand.
Solve It.
Keep key people through the change:
- Identify the people most important to a smooth transition.
- Plan when and how you will tell them, with honest information.
- Consider retention incentives tied to staying through the transition.
- Involve them in planning where it makes sense.
- Communicate regularly so rumors don't fill the silence.
Clear communication and fair incentives keep key people engaged.
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