3 ways to reap the rewards of team turnover

Stable membership is often perceived as the best-case scenario for a team. And yet, the reality for teams today is that turnover is likely to be high.

When you think of an example of a great team, you might conjure up a ‘Band of Brothers’ image. A World War II company welded together over time, with a reputation for bravery and resilience born out of competence, discipline and sheer commitment to each other and the cause. In these teams, success is underpinned by loyalty and deep personal bonds.

However, research suggests that teams in business today are unlikely to have the luxury of stable membership. Statistics indicate employee turnover rates recently reached a five-year high at 15.5%. Turnover within a team doesn’t have to be bad news. Newcomers can bring a host of benefits to a team.

Here’s our three tips to reap the performance rewards of team turnover: