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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 The Impact Of Employee Turnover With 3 Effective Strategies

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Or, your organization is faced with making difficult decisions about staffing levels and restructuring , which can lead to layoffs and increased turnover. By taking a proactive approach to managing labor turnover, businesses can minimize its impact and ensure the organization's continued success. Organizational loyalty is a real thing.

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

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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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How Good Leadership Can Reverse Turnover

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Because there is rarely a client harder to please than a manager who just lost a treasured employee and not only are they looking to you to fill the position immediately, but they’re also wildly hurt and upset that “turnover is such a problem.”. It’s been said that it costs 1.5 times someone’s salary to replace them.

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The ROI of Employee Wellness Challenges: Boosting Engagement and Retention

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For HR Managers, Chief Talent Managers, and Chief Happiness Officers, employee engagement and retention are top-of-mind concerns. But did you know that wellness challenges are an underutilized strategy with high ROI for boosting engagement, wellness, and talent retention?

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The True Costs of Employee Turnover

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We know turnover is expensive, but its costs aren’t just financial — they manifest as lost productivity, lowered innovation, weakened team bonds, and reduced agility. As of 2019, US companies were losing a staggering trillion dollars a year to turnover. Direct and indirect costs of turnover. Direct turnover costs.

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Employee Turnover vs Attrition

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In the ever-evolving realm of human resources, two terms frequently circulate – employee turnover and attrition. This article delves into the nuanced differences between employee turnover and attrition, shedding light on their impact, causes, and strategies for effective management. Defining Employee Turnover and Attrition: 1.