Analysis of Employee Retention Challenges at Airdri Company

This report addresses the complex work-based problem of low employee retention at Airdri, a UK-based hand dryer company. The report identifies workplace discrimination as the primary cause and analyzes the issue, proposing solutions such as training, stricter company policies, workshops, and timely actions against wrongdoers. It evaluates these solutions using a decision-making matrix, focusing on their strengths and weaknesses. An implementation plan, communication plan, and monitoring/review techniques are outlined to ensure the successful application of the chosen solution. The conclusion emphasizes the importance of a positive work environment to improve employee morale and productivity, ultimately preventing employees from leaving the company. The report references relevant academic sources to support its analysis and recommendations.

COMPLEX WORK BASED
PROBLEM

Table of Contents
• Introduction
• Background of company
• Overview of Complex Problem
Decision Making Tools and Techniques
• Identification and Evaluation of Solutions

Cont…
• Implementation Plan
• Communication Plan
• Review and Monitoring Plan
• Conclusion
• References

Work based problem is referred to as the problems and issues that arise
at workplace during the execution of the operational or other activities.
These issues arose at workplace due to several situations that are not in the
favor. Work based problems can be seen in many forms at workplace but
especially they are related organizational policy, discrimination,
productivity, transfer, compensation, transfer, rewards, promotions and so
on.
Introduction

In the current PPT, Airdri is taken as the main company which is a
popular entity that is linked with development of hand dryer. It is the UK
based which is famous for its hand dryers because of its low energy
consumption, reliability, longevity, less noise generation, ease of usage etc.
Along with this, the designs of hand dryer are comfortable that ultimately
develops good reputation of the entity at marketplace. These will also
development effective development for its reputation.
Background of company

Low employee retention rate is determined as the main important problem or
issue that has been seen in Airdri company. The main reason behind this
problem is the constantly based workplace discrimination performed with
the employees which ultimately influences employees to leave their
company and join others.
Overview of Complex Problem

Low employee retention rate is considered as one of the biggest issue in every
organisation that could also result in the failure of the same company. With
reference to the Airdri, it can be said that lower employee retention rate clearly
shows that employees are not at all happy at workplace as they faces lots of
issues.
Analyze information on the identified problem, to help
inform the decision making process

Some of the worthful solution that could be obtained by the respective manager of
this company that would contribute in retaining employees to sustain longer within
the company are specified as below:
•Training
•Implementation of strict company policies
Propose a range of alternative solutions to the problem

•Conducting regular workshops to create awareness
•Taking timely actions against the guilty
•Rewards and appreciation
Cont…

Use a decision-making technique to evaluate a range of
solutions to identify the most appropriate option
Basis Training Strict Company
Policies
Workshops Timely Action
Strength This simply helps employees
in knowing that company is
making use of ethical
behaviour.
This initiates positive
and ethical corporate
culture.
It helps employees in sharing their
issues and problems with the
managers so that proposed
solution towards the same can be
taken.
This will lead to the
development of an organisation
whereby no unethical or illegal
act is supported.
Weakness It increases organisational
cost which affects their
profitability too.
This increases
turnover ratio.
It is the time consuming activity
and also raises expenses.
It is also seen as the highly time
consuming process because
proper investigation takes place
before taking any action.

As the issues of employee retention is increasing within the Airdri, it become
very crucial for the management to take strict actions in this regard so that
this issue can be minimized. It is so because lack of employee retention not
only leads to decrease in skills workforce but also affect the image of
company in market place that reduces the chances of sourcing more skilled
employees within the organization to fill up the vacant position.
Implementation Plan

This remains crucial for Airdri to take corrective actions for improving the
workplace environment and avoiding the discrimination practices that are
increasing eth issues of employee retention. So, for this the management of
Airdri has decided to take action by imposing the anti-discrimination policies
where people that found guilty would be punished which support in creating
an anxiety among people to stay away from such activities.
Communication Plan