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Preventing Job Withdrawal
Preventing highly valuable employees from leaving is an important strategy that cannot be ignored. It
is not only the cost of losing these employees but also the loss of essential knowledge and the effect
on company morale. Organizations can mitigate voluntary turnover by recognizing signs of a
progression of withdrawal and taking actions to retain these individuals. Employees may show signs
of job withdrawal through behavior change, physical job withdrawal, and psychological job
withdrawal.
In this exercise, please read the following mini-case and answer the questions that follow.
Work had become so burdensome for Michelle that she dreaded having to show up every day. Her
managers and co-workers were extremely critical and less than friendly with her. Michelle reminded
herself that her position at Battelle was just a job. The most important aspects of her life were her
family and her love for outdoor activities including hiking and skiing. Every chance she got, Michelle
updated her resume and searched websites like Monster.com and CareerBuilder.com for
opportunities elsewhere that would allow her to quit her current job. In the meantime, she found
herself constantly showing up late for work and taking a day or two off every other week.
Michelle had wanted to voice her concerns, but since her manager was part of the problem, she did
not know whom to speak to about her issues. She eventually set up a meeting with her boss's boss,
where she was able to air her grievances. He was supportive and told her he understood her
