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Retention, engagement & workforce metrics · Core

Retention rate

Also called: employee retention

ELI5

The proportion of employees remaining over a defined period.

Used in conversation

“Compare retention rate with the same cohort and period before drawing a conclusion.”

Pitch context

You will see “Retention rate” 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.

Connected terms

  • ChurnChurn measures loss; retention measures what remains. They are complements only when scopes and denominators align.
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