Business Pitch Dictionary by pitch.dog
Retention, engagement & workforce metrics · Working

Churn

Also called: employee churn

ELI5

Informal term for employee departures over time.

Used in conversation

“The number is useful only if everyone calculates churn the same way.”

Pitch context

You will see “Churn” 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

  • ChurnThe same visible label “Churn” names different concepts.
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