The best way to avoid high employee turnover is to:

• A. Make sure that each individual does the same task all the time so that it becomes easy for them to perform the task
• B. Offer flexible work hours
• C. Provide quarterly bonuses
• D. Avoid commenting on minor performance problems

Answer: (B)

Offering flexible work hours helps keep staff by improving work–life balance and reducing burnout, which are major contributors to turnover. When employees can adjust start and end times or choose alternative schedules, they’re better able to manage personal commitments, commute, or family responsibilities, leading to greater job satisfaction and a lower likelihood of leaving. In a lab setting, stable, content staff also mean more consistent animal care and compliance, since experienced workers remain longer and require less retraining.

Keeping the same task all the time might seem efficient, but it can cause monotony and reduce engagement, which can push even capable workers to seek different roles. Quarterly bonuses can boost motivation temporarily but aren’t a reliable, long-term solution for retention and can create pressure or expectations. Avoiding feedback on minor performance problems deprives employees of guidance and growth opportunities, which can foster frustration and turnover over time.

So, flexible scheduling directly addresses retention by supporting employees’ needs and sustaining satisfaction over the long term.