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Managing People at Work

Prepare now for the January job-search surge


KEY POINTS

January Job-Search Surge: Job-seeker activity peaks in January, driven by bonuses, resolutions, and financial pressures. Employers should prepare job ads and recruitment strategies now.
Retention to Combat Turnover: Reduce turnover by showing appreciation, fostering optimism, and engaging employees with personalized interactions and upcoming initiatives.
Managers Shape Retention: Good management boosts retention. Focus on feedback, mentorship, and supporting emotional well-being to keep teams motivated.
Managing people at work
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Richard Birke Lead Facilitator and Trainer

Turning the calendar brings both good news and bad for employers regarding the job market. On the plus side, many new candidates begin the job-search process. Unfortunately, some of your current workers may be among those looking for opportunities elsewhere.

Glassdoor reports that after a lull in job-search activity during the holiday months, job-seeker activity traditionally rebounds in the new year, with activity 17% higher in January than in a typical month. January also contains what is usually the most active job-seeking week of the entire year—the week of Martin Luther King Jr. Day (Jan. 20, 2025).

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