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Carolyn Moir-Grant
With over 30 years of experience at Allstaff, Carolyn has been a guiding force in shaping the agency’s reputation as a trusted recruitment partner.
Retaining great people doesn’t happen by accident. In today’s competitive job market, even your most loyal employees might be quietly weighing their options. At Allstaff, we work closely with employers across Scotland who are surprised to discover top performers handing in their notice with little warning. But often, the signs were there all along.
Understanding these early indicators allows you to step in before it’s too late, protecting not just your talent pipeline, but your team culture and productivity. Here’s what to watch for, and how to act early.
Your top employees don’t usually go from engaged to exit overnight. It often starts with:
These subtle shifts can point to deeper dissatisfaction or disengagement.
Notice how your team communicates. Early red flags include:
These changes often signal someone mentally checking out before physically leaving.
Some departures are more visible. Pay attention to:
These behaviours might not mean they’re leaving immediately, but they do suggest a mindset shift.
Don’t assume this is just stress or distraction. When patterns emerge, it’s time to check in.
Employees thinking about leaving often begin to detach:
This withdrawal weakens team cohesion and morale.
Be mindful of:
When employees lose trust in leadership, retention becomes harder.
When someone starts to:
…they may already be exploring the door.
Lack of growth remains one of the top reasons employees leave. Look for:
These are signs someone is planning for the next step – possibly outside your organisation.
Engagement surveys and regular check-ins are only useful if you act on what they reveal. Watch for:
These metrics can highlight when your people are disengaging, well before they hand in notice.
HR data can support your instincts. Use it to:
People analytics can help you move from reactive to proactive.
Don’t let exit interviews gather dust. Use them to:
Retaining your best people starts with recognising what matters most to them – recognition, purpose, opportunity, and trust. The earlier you act, the more options you have to re-engage someone valuable.
At Allstaff, we support organisations across Scotland in not just finding talent, but keeping it. From market insight to recruitment strategy, we’re here to help you build teams that last.