You're not the boss of me.

I remember when my kids would say this as toddlers. They did not want me to tell them what to do or how to do it.

Most adults don’t want this either.

If you want to improve the retention of your team, focus on the ABCs:

A = Autonomy: The desire to direct our own lives.

B = Belonging: Belonging to something that is bigger than us.

C = Competence: The urge to get better at something that matters.

I’d also add: Pay employees competitively in comparison to other employers. Consider internal pay equity when you make compensation decisions. Be transparent to your employees and candidates. Tell them what factors you consider when making pay decisions.

What type of work culture is aligned to what employees’ value? The ABCs are an easy way to remember what most of us want as adults. Don’t forget the pay related stuff too.

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