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Why employee retention is important in the construction industry

Homebase

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 Retain Call Center Employees & Reduce Turnover

Empuls

However, amid all this unpredictability, there’s one trend that managers have come to recognize – the high turnover rate. According to Quality Assurance and Training Connection , call centers, on average, see an annual turnover rate ranging from 30% to 45%. High attrition rates have long plagued the call center industry.

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Attrition vs. Turnover: Understanding the Differences

15Five

If you’re at the coffee bar throwing back espresso shots this morning because you were up all night worrying about turnover at your company, you’re not alone. 15Five’s latest research shows that more than 80% of business leaders believe a decrease in employee retention presents a risk to company success. What is turnover?

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Is the Great Resignation really over? Getting to the root of retention problems

HRExecutive

Just consider the amount of productivity, experience and institutional knowledge that voluntarily walked out the door at the height of the Great Resignation. Higher workloads and lower morale among remaining employees are possibilities, as are disengagement, decreased productivity and the loss of critical skills and leadership.

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Is Workforce Redeployment an Alternative to Layoffs?

Intoo USA

Workforce redeployment saves money and resources and increases retention Hiring consists of various costs (both monetary and human) to recruit, onboard, and train new employees. Layoffs add to employees’ stress and the time after a reduction event can be one where voluntary turnover increases.

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The 5 Primary Costs of Employee Turnover and How to Manage Them

Zenefits

Employee turnover is typical for most businesses. A high turnover rate deals damage from multiple angles, from the expense of recruiting and training new hires to the loss of institutional knowledge and a tarnished reputation. businesses lose an astounding $1 trillion annually due to voluntary turnover. Training and onboarding.

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You Can Successfully Clear Your Year-End To-Do List

PeopleStrategy

HR can help engage and align employees with the organization’s purpose and values, which can positively impact an organization’s attraction and retention efforts. What are some key areas that you need to meet and improve upon in the coming year? Employee feedback and communications.