Manager and staff engagement are key to staff experience

This staff retention guide includes best practice and advice for managers on everything from supporting new starters to flexible working.

Read our comprehensive guide for improving staff retention.

Aimed at employers, the guide was developed from work which took place during 2016-17 where NHS Employers engaged a large number of NHS organisations to help equip them with tools and resources to shape and implement effective workforce retention plans. 

This guide builds upon this work with these organisations and contains key information on: 

• using data to understand your workforce
• making improvement and change 
• getting board commitment
• building line manager competence
• good practice examples 
• evaluating your retention initiatives.

In addition, we have highlighted a number of case studies that illustrate the breadth of great work already taking place across the NHS, as well as resources to help you think about improving turnover and managing staff effectively.