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Why employee retention is important in the construction industry

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That’s why employee retention is important, especially in the construction industry. As of 2021 , the construction industry had an average turnover rate of 68%—higher than most other industries, where the average hovers between 30-40%. What is employee turnover? Employee turnover is when workers leave the business they work for.

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How to reduce new hire turnover

Workable

This awkward situation is called new hire turnover. New hire turnover is common. Although there’s no explicit definition, “new hire turnover” usually refers to the number of employees who leave a company within their first year on the job. How to calculate new hire turnover. How to reduce new hire turnover.

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What is reboarding and how it can boost retention rates

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Unlike onboarding , which is designed for new employees, reboarding focuses on those who are already familiar with the company but need updates on policies, procedures, or their roles due to changes during their absence. Retention and turnover Effective reboarding strategies are also linked to improved retention rates.

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How Can HR Contribute to Business Growth and Help Envision Future Success?

HR Digest

For years, HR teams have largely been delegated to admin tasks and rote hiring activities, but there are innumerable ways by which HR can contribute to business success. If HR teams fail to understand and respond to such information, it compromises the potential growth of a business.

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3 Ways to Make Hourly and Seasonal Workers Feel Valued

Visier

Turnover, low engagement and lost productivity cost employers billions each year. This is felt most in fields like retail , hospitality and food service , where turnover rates among hourly employees range from 60% to 75% (compared to a more normal turnover rate of around 15%). The reverse is also true.

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15 Best Employee Retention Strategies in 2024

HR Stacks Blog

In this article, this is precisely what we are discussing as we dig deeper into the best strategies for employee retention that a company can adopt. After all, it is safe to infer that there is a direct link between employee retention and the success of an organization. Onboarding policies 10. Dynamic Work Arrangements 02.

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Top 12 Proven Employee Retention Strategies

Terryberry

Employee retention is a hot topic in the world of human resources. It's no secret that employee turnover can be costly for businesses - both in terms of money and lost productivity. Without engagement, retention becomes even more of a challenge. What is Employee Retention and Why is it Important?