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How to Reduce Employee Turnover in the Warehouse Industry

Employee turnover is a real problem in the US. According to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average turnover rate across all industries in the U.S. is somewhere between 12-15%. If you look at just the warehouse industry specifically this number jumps to close to 50%. This massive spike shows the importance of engaging with warehouse employees to help with retention.

At USA Strapping, we house our high-quality polyester cord strapping and other packaging materials in multiple warehouses. As our company has grown, we’ve had to be creative when it comes to employee retention. In this blog we’ll highlight several key tips you can use to help retain warehouse employees in this highly competitive labor market.

Tips to Reduce Turnover in the Warehouse Industry

  1. Manage Expectations – One of the top reasons for employee turnover is a disconnect in terms of job duty expectations. Because warehouse roles can often be looked at as entry-level, new hires may not fully understand their role within a company. It’s up to the employer to ensure each new hire fully understands their duties as well as the physical nature of work inside a warehouse.
  2. Focus on Company Culture – When an employee agrees to work for your company, they’re agreeing to become a part of your team. It’s critical that you foster a positive work culture to help with retention. Educate potential new hires on your culture throughout the hiring process to ensure they understand what it means to work for your company. This way they will feel as if they’re a part of the team from the first interaction with your company. Data from PWC shows that more than 70% of companies that promoted a healthy culture in the workplace saw a positive net benefit in terms of the productivity of their employees.
  3. Be Transparent with Your Scheduling – Many warehouses must operate at all hours of the day and night. Be transparent with this information when going through the hiring process. It’s best for potential employees to know about their schedule as soon as possible to avoid any miscommunication. If you have any flexibility in scheduling provide this information during the recruitment process. The key is to be as honest and transparent as possible during the hiring phase so that there are no surprises once an employee shows up for their first day on the job.

Our Team at USA Strapping Wishes You Well in 2022!

It looks like 2022 will continue to be another challenging year for those of us in the warehouse industry. At USA Strapping we’re still dealing with supply constraints and labor shortages in the wake of COVID. We’ll continue to provide the best possible strapping products for our customers, as well as the best possible work environment for our employees. To learn more about any of our top-of-the-line products feel free to give us a call today at 888-768-0001 or send us an email through our online contact form.