{"id":59043,"date":"2021-11-05T21:47:23","date_gmt":"2021-11-05T19:47:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/blog\/?p=59043"},"modified":"2023-12-13T12:10:15","modified_gmt":"2023-12-13T10:10:15","slug":"employee-life-cycle","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/blog\/employee-life-cycle\/","title":{"rendered":"What is the Employee Life Cycle and Why Does it Matter?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As an HR professional, part of your job is <strong>understanding the employee life cycle and how it impacts overall performance, engagement, and retention levels in your company<\/strong>. The effective management of all life cycle stages is considered a crucial function because it deals with the most valuable asset of your organization: people. In fact, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/hrexecutive.com\/how-do-you-define-ex-its-creating-the-irresistible-organization\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">a recent report,<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0employee life cycle management and the overall employee experience is one of the biggest trends in business this year.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this post, we will take an in-depth look at the <strong>employee life cycle model<\/strong> so that you can help your employees reach their full potential. We will explain what it is and share some useful tips to help you through each of the cycle stages. We will also discuss the importance of using the right tools and software to help you manage each stage of the model.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"#What\">What&#8217;s an Employee Life Cycle?<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"#Stages\">What are the Stages of the Employee Life Cycle?<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"#Why\">Why is the Employee Life Cycle Model Important?<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"#Tools\">Tools for Every Stage of the Employee Life Cycle<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/applicant-tracking-system\">Track talent effortlessly with this automatic and robust ATS system \u2705<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a name=\"What\"><\/a>What&#8217;s an Employee Life Cycle?\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>The employee life cycle (ELC) is an HR model that tracks the entire journey an employee takes at your organization.<\/strong> It begins the moment a potential employee becomes aware of your brand and lasts until their final day working at your company. Aside from attraction and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/blog\/offboarding-process\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">offboarding<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the ELC also takes into account recruitment and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/blog\/what-is-onboarding\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">onboarding<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, retention, career development, and the overall employee experience at every stage of their journey with you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you understand how to engage with your employees at every phase of the employee life cycle, you\u2019ll be able to attract and retain the right candidates and boost the overall performance of your company.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/request-demo\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-121741 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/27173625\/demo-banner-human-resources-1024x697.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/27173625\/demo-banner-human-resources-1024x697.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/27173625\/demo-banner-human-resources-300x204.jpg 300w, https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/27173625\/demo-banner-human-resources-768x523.jpg 768w, https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/27173625\/demo-banner-human-resources-1536x1045.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/27173625\/demo-banner-human-resources.jpg 1593w\" alt=\"demo banner human resources\" width=\"1024\" height=\"697\" \/><\/a><\/h2>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a name=\"Stages\"><\/a>What are the Stages of the Employee Life Cycle?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We will now take a look at each stage and share a few tips to help you improve the overall employee experience at your company.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Attraction<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is the first stage of the employee life cycle, and it is when potential applicants are<strong> first exposed to your brand.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is a vital stage of the model because it is when <strong>candidates will decide whether or not you appeal as a potential employer<\/strong>. If you don\u2019t make a good first impression, then you\u2019ll be unlikely to attract the right talent to help you grow as a successful company.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The best way to improve this initial stage of the employee life cycle model is to focus on building your brand and reputation. <strong>Having a positive culture that prioritizes employee development and innovation<\/strong> is sure to win your brand a great reputation.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recruitment<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The next stage of the employee life cycle is recruitment. This is when <strong>an employee passes from applicant to employee<\/strong>, and it is when most employees will form their first impression of you as an employer.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are a few tips to consider:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Be specific about the skills and abilities you are looking for<\/strong> so that nobody wastes their time.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Involve your existing employees.<\/strong> Encourage them to refer potential candidates and to share opinions on the skills new team members should possess. Ask managers to sit in on interviews.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Offer attractive benefits and compensation<\/strong> to keep you competitive as an employer and help you attract top talent.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Onboarding<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you have recruited a new employee, the next stage in their life cycle is <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/blog\/employee-onboarding\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">onboarding<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/blog\/onboarding-vs-orientation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">orientation<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The main focus of this stage is <strong>to help new employees understand and blend in with your corporate culture.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During this stage, make sure you share enough information so that new hires <strong>understand your goals, attitudes, and values as a company.<\/strong> You also want them to<strong> understand the role they will play<\/strong> in helping to build your organization.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether you are in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/blog\/good-manufacturing-practices\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">manufacturing<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or you sell products or services, here are a few <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">onboarding best practices<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to help you get started:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make employees feel welcome and provide them with as much information as possible.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be as clear as possible about your expectations.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Provide as much training as possible.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consider expanding into <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/blog\/digital-onboarding\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">digital onboarding<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ask employees if they have any questions and address them.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Conduct regular follow-ups to see how new employees are settling in and if they are integrating well with the team.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Retention\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is the 4th stage of the employee life cycle, and it is all about keeping employees happy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The best way to do this is through <strong>a program for rewards and recognition<\/strong>. You also need to make sure you build a nurturing and supportive culture to promote employee satisfaction and engagement.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Focus on building relationships with your employees.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Foster a culture of respect and transparency.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Promote open lines of communication amongst all team members.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Seek out employee feedback and measure team morale frequently.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Understand what motivates each of your employees.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Development<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During this stage, you want to <strong>help your employees develop their skills so that they get better in their roles.<\/strong> You also want them to feel they have a clear career path so that they are not tempted to seek employment elsewhere.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meet with employees regularly to discuss their goals.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Encourage professional development in all your teams.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Assess the knowledge and skills of all your employees.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Provide regular training opportunities.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Encourage external learning and reward employees who learn in their own time.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get your managers to work with employees directly to help them prioritize the areas that require further development.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Encourage your team members to be responsible for their own development.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Separation\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The final stage of the employee life cycle is separation, also known as the offboarding stage. This is what happens when an employee leaves your company. This might be due to retirement, new employment, or personal reasons. It also includes employees who you <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/blog\/laying-off-employees\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">lay off<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whatever the reason for leaving, it\u2019s important to<strong> provide a positive experience at this final stage<\/strong>. Aside from anything else, when a team member leaves, it has an effect on your other employees.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Try to ensure there is as little disruption for other employees as possible.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If an employee resigns, talk to them to help you understand why they are leaving. This will help you address any potential problem areas in your company.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you fire an employee, make sure you do it the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/blog\/firing-employees-the-right-way\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">right way<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ask for open and honest feedback from departing employees. The best time to do this is during their <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/blog\/exit-interview\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">exit interview<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a name=\"Why\"><\/a>Why is the Employee Life Cycle Model Important?\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The employee life cycle model is important for a number of reasons. The biggest benefit is that it <strong>encourages you to evaluate and improve the employee experience at each stage of the model.<\/strong> And the better the experience an employee has with your company, the more likely they are to continue working for you. This boosts your retention levels and has a d<strong>rastic impact on turnover and associated costs.\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you understand the employee life cycle you can focus on improving the experience at each stage of an employee\u2019s journey with you. You can also design learning and development strategies to encourage your employees to develop their skills and realize their full potential.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All the above also helps to improve your reputation as an employer. And this in turn helps you attract top talent so that you can build a committed and driven workforce.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a name=\"Tools\"><\/a>Tools for Every Stage of the Employee Life Cycle\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We\u2019ve discussed the importance of monitoring each of the employee life cycle stages and the benefits doing so can bring you as a company. However, the best way to ensure you offer the best experience and encourage your employees to engage with your company is <strong>to use the right tools and software to support your ELC strategy.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The right software should support you at each stage of the employee life cycle model. Firstly, you need effective recruitment and onboarding software and an integrated employee portal. Secondly, you need tools to help you keep track of employee performance and support your <a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/blog\/learning-and-development\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">L&amp;D programs<\/a>. Thirdly, you need tools for employee recognition, as this has a huge impact on building a positive, nurturing culture. Finally, you also need a platform to conduct employee surveys and appraisals so that you have access to honest and transparent feedback at each stage of the employee life cycle.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Factorial\u2019s all-in-one solution<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong> supports you at each stage of the employee life cycle,<\/strong> including attracting, recruiting, engaging, retaining, and developing employees<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Streamlining and automating all your HR processes with Factorial has a huge effect on improving employee satisfaction.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What\u2019s more, by implementing Factorial\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/blog\/people-management-software\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">people management software<\/a> solution you also get the following benefits:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Increased efficiency and productivity<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Improved visibility<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">User-driven innovation and optimized performance<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Accuracy and regulatory compliance<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Improved reporting in real-time<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Centralized HR processes and secure data storage<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/request-demo\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-121741 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/27173625\/demo-banner-human-resources-1024x697.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/27173625\/demo-banner-human-resources-1024x697.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/27173625\/demo-banner-human-resources-300x204.jpg 300w, https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/27173625\/demo-banner-human-resources-768x523.jpg 768w, https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/27173625\/demo-banner-human-resources-1536x1045.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/27173625\/demo-banner-human-resources.jpg 1593w\" alt=\"demo banner human resources\" width=\"1024\" height=\"697\" \/><\/a><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As an HR professional, part of your job is understanding the employee life cycle and how it impacts overall performance, engagement, and retention levels in your company. The effective management of all life cycle stages is considered a crucial function because it deals with the most valuable asset of your organization: people. 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