Have you recently found it hard to fill vacancies in your team, or to keep great people once you’ve hired them? If so, you’re not alone. Across Victoria, leaders are facing increasing challenges in recruitment and retention. But feedback’s a powerful and often underutilised leadership tool that can make a real difference.
Feedback can attract, engage, and retain your best team members when used well. It can also form part of your recruitment process and play a key role in helping people feel purposeful and supported in their roles.
People want more than just a pay cheque. They want to feel like their work matters. Studies show that employees who see purpose and significance in their role are three times more likely to stay with their organisation. Purposeful work drives commitment; thoughtful feedback reinforces that sense of progress and value.
Offering feedback also sends a strong message of respect. When you take the time to offer thoughtful, relevant and meaningful feedback, you’re showing your team members that they matter—not just as workers, but as people. And the results speak for themselves: research shows that employees who feel respected are 110% more likely to stay in their jobs.
Want to make feedback a strength in your leadership toolkit?
Explore how you can become Feedback Fit:
1:1 Feedback Coaching for Leaders: Build confidence and skills to offer feedback that motivates and retains your team.
Tailored Feedback Fitness Workshops: Equip your team with a shared language and skillset to turn feedback into a driver of connection and performance.
Learn more about other programs here.
In today’s tight labour market, your feedback style may just be the competitive edge your team needs.