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Retention, engagement & workforce metrics · Core

Voluntary turnover

Also called: voluntary attrition

ELI5

Employee departures initiated by the employee.

Used in conversation

“How are we defining voluntary turnover in this deck?”

Pitch context

You will see “Voluntary turnover” 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.

Sources & evidence · 3

Direct term-level sources and supporting source families.