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Retention, engagement & workforce metrics · Working

New-hire retention

Also called: early-tenure retention

ELI5

The proportion of new hires remaining after a defined period.

Used in conversation

“The number is useful only if everyone calculates new-hire retention the same way.”

Pitch context

You will see “New-hire retention” in organisation plans, workforce reviews, change programmes and people reports when the discussion reaches retention, engagement & workforce metrics.

Why it matters: In retention, engagement & workforce metrics, the scope can change what data may be used, who may access it and which controls are required.

Caution

Employment law and workplace practice vary by jurisdiction and agreement.

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