An office worker talks on his phone as he looks the stock board at the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) building in central Sydney June 15, 2012.
An office worker talks on his phone as he looks the stock board at the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) building in central Sydney June 15, 2012. Reuters/Daniel Munoz

Top-performing employees are an asset to your company and will attract more talent in the long term. You have to invest in these special individuals as well as take care of their needs to ensure that they will stay with you for several years.

Knowing the common reasons for transferring employees will help you come up with the right methods and solutions that will prevent such occurrences. You can keep your workers satisfied by following these tips.

1. Encourage Grievances

According to LinkedIn, discontented employees are actually showing concern about their current job and intend to let you know about their requests through grievances. Spend time communicating with your employees so you can talk about their issues in the workplace. Get the details on why they may be unsatisfied with their position, working environment or your style of management. Find solutions together and come up with the right approaches that will encourage constant communication to keep your best workers happy.

2. Show Appreciation

There are many talented and hardworking employees who simply wish to be appreciated. Try asking for help when launching campaigns and doing projects. Your best performing staff are most likely looking for more opportunities to learn and hone their skills and gain experience. Avoid strict management and allow them to exercise more freedom and try their own creative ideas. Provide rewards or compliment them on successful activities. Always acknowledge your best workers so they feel that they are needed by the company.

3. Know Your Workers Deeper

Spend time with your top-performing staff in and out of the office. Give them a sense of responsibility by keeping your distance, based on a report by Inc.com. Spend time talking to your people about their career objectives, their aspirations in the industry, their family life and their experiences outside the office. Invest in team-building activities and do not forget to give them a present on their birthdays. Maintaining a healthy working relationship with your best employees and knowing their activities outside the workplace shows concern and compassion on your part.

These approaches will show your employees that you are concerned about their well-being and will be inspired to work harder and longer for the company.

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