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Half of Frontline Employees at Risk of Leaving: What You Can Do About It (E-book)
May 14, 2024Over half (55%) of frontline employees are considering leaving their jobs.
Frontline employees are facing a mental health crisis. They are suffering from burnout, sleep problems, and lack of psychological safety.
Backed by Catalyst research and data from over 4,500 employees across sectors, Half of Frontline Employees at Risk of Leaving: What You Can Do About It highlights the core issues affecting industries with frontline workforces.
The stakes are high with billions of dollars lost to turnover alone.
Business leaders and HR leaders can revolutionize their approach to frontline talent retention, creating healthy workplaces where frontline employees can thrive, with three actions:
- Aim for Partnership, Not Perfection: Cultivate a culture of empathy, inclusion, and diversity. Our actionable strategies empower managers and teams to foster a workplace where every voice matters.
- Break the Silence: Combat barriers to speaking up and dismantle harmful gender norms. Create an environment where employees feel valued, heard, and respected.
- Help Managers Help Employees: Equip frontline supervisors with the tools and skills they need to support their teams effectively. From leadership training to flexible management approaches, empower managers to create environments that inspire and motivate.
Download the e-book.
Want to go further?
Read our reports, produced in partnership with Accenture, on frontline workforce issues:
- Women on the Front Line: Enabling Them to Thrive, Stay, and Perform
- Team Dynamics on the Front Line: How Managers and Organizations Impact This Overlooked Key to Retention
Supporter-only perks include:
- Window to the Front Line: A comprehensive toolkit for corporate leaders to help them attract, develop, and retain frontline talent, featuring actionable worksheets and leading practices.
- Moments That Matter: Elevate frontline managers skills with scenario-based learning cards and micro-learnings designed to create rewarding environments for all employees.
How to cite: Brassel, S. (2024). Half of frontline employees at risk of leaving: What you can do about it. Catalyst.