Research on strategies to reduce staff turnover in small businesses by improving working conditions

Abstract

The article is devoted to the study of strategies for reducing staff turnover in small businesses through improving working conditions. The aim of the work is to study the most effective approaches that promote employee retention and to determine the relationship between working conditions and staff turnover. The study examines the problem of high staff turnover, which is typical for small businesses and can have a negative impact on their development. With limited resources, it is difficult for small businesses to compete for staff with large companies, which leads to the need to find alternative approaches to retain staff. One such approach is to improve working conditions. The authors applied a mixed methodology, including quantitative and qualitative analysis. The data from the survey of employees of small enterprises and interviews with management personnel were used. The main attention is paid to factors related to the organization of the workflow, salary level, career opportunities, as well as the working atmosphere. According to the results of the study, the main reasons for staff turnover in small businesses are outdated working conditions, lack of opportunities for development and unsatisfactory wages. Participants who worked in a flexible schedule, in a comfortable work environment and with the opportunity for professional growth demonstrated a lower tendency to quit. The results obtained confirm the hypothesis that improving working conditions is a key factor in reducing staff turnover in small enterprises. The authors emphasize the need for a flexible approach to work organization and internal training to motivate employees. The article concludes that small businesses need to focus on improving working conditions and creating an attractive work environment to successfully reduce staff turnover.