Dear colleague,
When we discuss about Why employees leave immediately upon their joining, I am reminded of a story that was quoted long time back.
It was announced by God to the dead people when they went up to him to choose between Heaven and Hell (choice was left to them)
They were given opportunity to visit both Heaven and Hell. Surprisingly when they visited Heaven they observed that people were is agony pain and were tortured, but the scene in Hell was quite opposite, people were enjoying, having fun etc.,
Finally when they all went up to God most of chose to go to Hell. God agreed and sent them accordingly. But the scene in Hell had changed. In short what they observed in Heaven was transformed to Hell and vice versa. (The scenes were what we have heard from our elders - Original Heaven and Hell)
So it is important for HR professionals like us to really project what our organisation's culture is right from the day one and not to paint a rosy picture to the candidate prior to his joining or immediately after he joins. If you don't give him the real picture you are bound to face such surprises.
But I would not blame the culture that exists in your organisation. Each organisation has its own culture, the point I am trying to make is, explain it to the new entrants so that they are not taken by surprise. Also try and create an atmosphere/ culture that will retain candidates. Retain good practices in your current organisation and try and minimise the harsh/ impractical practices and replace it with positive practices for better employee retention. This suggestion is because employee retention is the biggest challenge we face these days.
Best regards
M.V.KANNAN