| aidemia--modules-lessonstartideas_type | Give a creative idea how to begin a lesson |
| Which subject | Business |
| What age group | College |
| What topic | Staff turnover |
| Quantity | 1 |
| Any other preferences |
Welcome to today’s lesson on Staff Turnover! To kick off our session, let’s immerse ourselves in a thought-provoking scenario to stimulate our discussion and set the context for what staff turnover means in the business world.
Imagine you are the newly appointed manager of a popular café nestled in the heart of the city. Over the past year, six of your ten employees have left for various reasons, resulting in a significant drop in service efficiency and customer satisfaction. Before you can address this problem, the staff turnover issue poses a series of mysteries that you must uncover.
Prompt: Take a moment to reflect on the following questions. Write down your thoughts on sticky notes and share them with a partner:
Why do you think employees in this café are leaving?
Consider motivations—are they related to management, workplace culture, pay, benefit and job satisfaction?
What impact does high turnover have on the café’s performance?
Think about both short-term and long-term consequences.
What strategies would you implement to reduce turnover?
Propose measures you would take as a new manager to retain staff.
Once you've had a few minutes to discuss with your partner, we will gather insights as a class. Each pair will contribute their top two points from your discussions to build a comprehensive understanding of the challenges and strategies surrounding staff turnover.
Having shared your thoughts, we will now delve deeper into the topic of staff turnover. We will explore:
Through this lesson, you're not just learning about staff turnover; you’re taking on the role of a business leader, addressing real-world issues that impact workforce stability and organisational success.
Let’s get started!