Employee turnover is expensive. Studies show that replacing an employee can cost 50-90% of their annual salary, not to mention the disruption to your team and company culture. The problem? Many businesses unknowingly hire job-hoppers—candidates who frequently switch jobs every year or two.
But how do you separate short-term opportunists from long-term team players? The key is to go beyond CVs and interviews and use smart hiring tools that predict commitment and culture fit.
What Causes Employees to Leave?
Before we dive into solutions, it’s important to understand why employees don’t stay long-term:
Misalignment with Role or Company Culture – They realise the job isn’t what they expected.
Lack of Career Growth – If employees don’t see a future, they’ll look elsewhere.
Poor Leadership or Team Fit – If the team dynamic is off, they won’t last.
Attractive External Offers – Competitors poach your best talent.
Burnout or Job Dissatisfaction – If employees feel overworked or unappreciated, they leave.
The traditional hiring process fails to detect these warning signs before hiring. This is where AI-driven profiling like Tema changes the game.
How to Find Loyal Employees (and Avoid Job-Hoppers)
1. Assess Personality Fit, Not Just Skills
Most hiring managers focus too much on technical skills and experience, but personality and values matter just as much. A highly skilled employee who doesn’t align with your company culture won’t stay long.
Solution:
Use AI-powered profiling tools like Tema to assess commitment levels, adaptability, and cultural alignment before hiring.
Look for profiles that match long-term engagement patterns, not just job skills.
2. Ask the Right Interview Questions
Job-hoppers often give scripted answers that sound good on paper. To dig deeper, ask questions like:
“Tell me about a time you faced a challenge at work—how did you handle it?”
“What motivates you to stay in a company long-term?”
“Where do you see yourself in three to five years?”
Red flag answers:
Responses that focus only on salary or avoiding bad managers (rather than growth and purpose).
3. Identify Career Growth Motivators
Employees leave when they don’t see a future. If you want loyalty, show them a clear career path within your company.
Solution:
Use Tema's profiling insights to understand what motivates each employee—some prioritise leadership, while others seek work-life balance.
Align job roles with individual strengths and long-term ambitions.
4. Track Employee Satisfaction with Data
Companies that measure employee happiness have lower turnover. Tema offers a Happiness Score that tracks:
✅ Job satisfaction levels
✅ Engagement and performance trends
✅ Early warning signs of disengagement
This allows businesses to address problems before employees leave.
5. Test for Resilience & Adaptability
Loyal employees aren’t just skilled—they’re resilient and adaptable. Tema’s AI-driven tests evaluate:
🔹 How candidates handle uncertainty
🔹 Their approach to feedback and challenges
🔹 Whether they’re likely to grow with your company
This prevents hiring candidates who leave at the first sign of difficulty.
Conclusion: Smarter Hiring, Stronger Teams
Hiring loyal employees isn’t about guesswork—it’s about using data to make better hiring decisions. With Tema's AI-powered profiling, you can:
✅ Identify candidates who align with your company’s long-term vision
✅ Reduce costly turnover and job-hopping hires
✅ Build teams that grow and thrive together
Stop wasting time and money on the wrong hires. Start using Tema to hire the right people from the start.
👉 Talk to us today to see how Tema can help your hiring process.