Latest Research on Employee Retention
Research on retention strategies, turnover reduction, and what keeps top talent engaged and committed.
Understanding the effects of employee recognition at every level of your organization
This article, published by Achievers — a recognition and rewards software vendor — examines the effects of employee recognition across four organizational levels: individual employees, managers, HR te...
23 employee engagement survey questions every HR leader should ask
This article, published by Achievers, addresses the challenge of employee disengagement and positions employee engagement surveys as a primary diagnostic tool for HR leaders. The author argues that we...
25 ideas for employee recognition awards
This article, published by Achievers (a recognition software vendor), addresses the problem of insufficient employee recognition in organizations and proposes 25 award ideas as a practical solution. T...
Telus expands employee volunteer initiative amid growing focus on engagement, workplace culture - Benefits Canada.com
This article examines how Telus Communications Inc. has structured and expanded its corporate employee volunteer initiative as a strategic lever for improving employee engagement and workplace culture...
Employee Retention Helped by Health Care Outsourcing, Workplace Culture - gritdaily.com
This article addresses the challenge of employee retention across industries, framing it as a multifaceted business problem with financial, operational, and cultural dimensions. The author argues that...
Aprecomm Appoints Sapna Gopinath Kizhekkeveettil as Global CHRO to Strengthen Employee Engagement and Retention - TheWire.in
This article addresses the appointment of Sapna Gopinath Kizhekkeveettil as Global Chief Human Resources Officer at Aprecomm, an AI-driven network and customer experience solutions provider headquarte...
Career development plan: Employee growth guide and examples
This article, published by Leapsome, addresses the challenge HR professionals face in creating structured, personalized career development plans (CDPs) that align individual employee aspirations with ...
10 Employee Incentive Programs to Motivate & Engage
This article addresses the design and implementation of employee incentive programs, arguing that many organizations fail not because incentives are ineffective, but because they select the wrong ince...
Employee rewards and recognition programs guide
This article, published by Achievers, a commercial employee recognition platform provider, addresses the design and implementation of employee rewards and recognition programs. The central argument is...
As Annual Reviews Fall Short, Companies Rethink the Process - CRM Buyer
This article examines the declining effectiveness of annual employee performance reviews and the growing organizational shift toward continuous or quarterly feedback models. Drawing on management cons...
UK financial year end exposes rise in false retention as ‘job hugging’ hides an emerging engagement problem - The HR Director
This article addresses the phenomenon of 'false retention' in UK workplaces, wherein employees remain in roles due to labour market caution rather than genuine engagement or commitment. Published at t...
15 Employee Retention Strategies to Slash Turnover - Paycor
This practitioner guide addresses employee retention in the context of rising turnover rates, citing Gallup research showing 51% of U.S. employees are seeking new opportunities. The article presents 1...
25 employee incentive programs to engage your team
This article, published by Achievers, addresses the problem of employee disengagement and its financial consequences, citing an estimated $1.9 trillion annual cost of unhappy employees in the United S...
25 ideas for employee recognition awards
This article, published by Achievers, addresses the perceived gap between employee recognition frequency and employee expectations in contemporary organizations. The author argues that recognition awa...
The advantages and disadvantages of employee voice: From silence to strategy
This article, published by Achievers, addresses the organizational value and risks of employee voice programs — defined as structured mechanisms for collecting and acting on employee feedback. The aut...
How to build an employee recognition program
This article addresses the challenge of designing, launching, and sustaining employee recognition programs within organizations. Authored by Achievers, a recognition software vendor, the piece argues ...
25 Professional Development Activities, Ideas, & Games - Paycor
This article addresses the challenge of employee retention through professional development by arguing that structured learning activities are essential for keeping talented employees engaged and prev...
Research Reveals the Employee Engagement Trends HR Can’t Ignore in 2026 - UC Today
This article addresses the challenge of declining employee engagement and rising workforce instability as organisations approach 2026. The author synthesises findings from multiple third-party researc...
28 Employee Retention Statistics Employers Need to Know [2026] - Paycor
This article compiles 28 employee retention statistics for 2026, drawing primarily from Gallup, Mercer, and other industry sources. The piece addresses the ongoing challenge of workforce stability ami...
How Psychological Safety in the Workplace Affects Employee Engagement
This article, published by performance management software vendor 15Five, examines the relationship between psychological safety and employee engagement in the workplace. The central argument is that ...
How AI is Quietly Rewriting Performance Management - IoT For All
This article examines the growing role of artificial intelligence in transforming performance management systems within HR functions. The author argues that AI-powered tools are shifting performance m...
Gulf employers responding to accelerating shifts in talent and workforce dynamics - Consultancy-me.com
This article summarizes findings from a 2025 Procapita Group report examining HR and workforce trends across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). The central argument is that Gulf employers are navigat...
Why so Many Companies Are Rethinking Performance Reviews Right Now - Business Insider
This Business Insider article examines a broad shift among major employers — including Meta, Amazon, Boston Consulting Group, and Adecco Group — toward revised performance review processes. The centra...
“Engagement That Rocks” reveals the amplifier behind culture, retention, guest loyalty - fastcasual.com
This article addresses employee engagement in the fast-casual restaurant segment, arguing that engagement functions as a primary differentiator for culture, retention, and guest loyalty. The author, J...
UKG Stakes Out Leadership Position In $6.5 Trillion Market For Frontline Work
This article addresses the underinvestment in frontline workers — nurses, drivers, retail staff, and similar roles — who represent approximately 80% of the global workforce and $6.5 trillion in US wag...
The Performance Review Process: An Important Guide for HR
This article addresses the design and execution of employee performance review processes, targeting HR professionals seeking structured, legally defensible evaluation practices. The author argues that...
Golden Handcuffs: A Judas Problem in Talent Retention? - Vantage Circle
This article, published by Vantage Circle, examines the concept of 'golden handcuffs' — financial retention mechanisms such as stock options, RSUs, retention bonuses, and non-compete clauses — and arg...
Best (work) friends: Weighing the worth of workplace besties - HR Magazine
This article, published in HR Magazine's November/December 2025 edition, addresses the growing crisis of workplace loneliness and its implications for employee engagement, productivity, and retention....
Higher wages, toxic workplaces shaping employee attraction, retention in 2026: experts - Benefits Canada.com
This article reports on findings from a Conference Board of Canada survey presented during a recent webinar, focusing on the key drivers of employee attraction and retention heading into 2026. The cen...
Appreciation and recognition crucial for retention, report finds | Human Resources Director - hcamag.com
This article reports on findings from the Achievers Workforce Institute (AWI), a research body affiliated with the recognition platform vendor Achievers, concerning the relationship between employee a...
Workforce Trends 2026: Leaders Confront Burnout, Disengagement, and AI-Driven Change - Hunt Scanlon Media
This article reports on DHR Global's second annual Workforce Trends Report, examining the state of employee engagement, burnout, and AI adoption as organisations approach 2026. The central argument is...
The Emotional Recession: global declines in emotional intelligence and its impact on organizational retention, burnout, and workforce resilience - Frontiers
This study investigates longitudinal changes in emotional intelligence (EQ) from 2019 to 2024 in response to the psychological disruptions triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic. The authors argue that gl...
Aligning hiring and retention strategies with today's work culture - Employee Benefit News
This article addresses the challenge employers face in attracting and retaining talent amid evolving employee expectations, particularly among younger workforce entrants. The author's central argument...
Pay + Culture: The Two Keys to Employee Retention Success - SUCCESS Magazine
This article addresses the question of what drives employee retention, arguing that the combination of competitive compensation and strong organizational culture produces superior retention and financ...
22% of employees quit within 90 days, citing poor onboarding and training: Survey - Indiatimes
This article reports on Insight Global's 2025 Employee Sentiment Report, which examines employee engagement and early attrition trends among US workers. The central argument is that low engagement — w...
How Gen Z is rewriting the rules of workplace learning - ETHRWorld.com
This article examines how Generation Z's workplace learning preferences are prompting organizations to restructure their learning and development (L&D) functions. The central argument is that Gen Z's ...
Why Family Culture is HR’s Best Retention Strategy - Human Capital Institute
This article addresses the contested concept of 'family culture' as an organizational retention and engagement strategy, arguing that its negative reputation is undeserved when implemented with authen...
Adapt your travel policies to retain Gen Z talent - HR Magazine
This article addresses the challenge of retaining Gen Z employees through adapted corporate travel policies. The author, Felicia Williams, VP of People at TravelPerk, argues that traditional travel po...
CSR programs driving engagement, retention across generations of employees: expert - Benefits Canada.com
This article addresses the growing role of corporate social responsibility (CSR) programs in shaping employee engagement, retention, and recruitment strategies among Canadian employers. The author's c...
Employers that foster employee belonging boosting engagement, retention, but more work to be done: survey - Benefits Canada.com
This article addresses the relationship between employee belonging and key organizational outcomes including engagement, retention, stress management, and revenue growth, drawing on a report by McLean...
Why You Might Want to Say Goodbye to the Annual Performance Review | Working Knowledge
This article addresses the declining effectiveness of the annual performance review and examines an agile alternative implemented by Progress Software. Harvard Business School Professor Katherine Coff...
Build a culture of experimentation to attract and retain top talent - HR Magazine
This article addresses the challenge of attracting and retaining younger workers in an evolving workforce landscape. The author, Steve Hunt, Chief People Officer at Tipalti, argues that traditional em...
Updated HR Research Links Effective Employee Onboarding to Engagement, Retention, and Culture: McLean & Company Resource - PR Newswire
This article addresses the persistent gap between onboarding as a brief orientation exercise and onboarding as a strategic, multi-month employee development process. McLean & Company, a global HR rese...
Employee engagement and recognition: A strategic tool for retention and productivity - The Business & Financial Times
This article, authored by R. Esi Asante (PhD) and published in The Business & Financial Times, examines employee engagement and recognition as strategic tools for workforce retention and productivity,...
Fostering Engagement Is Vital to Improving Workforce Retention - Health Leaders Media
This article addresses declining employee engagement and elevated turnover rates within the U.S. healthcare workforce, drawing on a 2024 Press Ganey report. The central argument is that trust deficits...
Prioritizing the employee experience improves retention - National Restaurant Association
This article, published by the National Restaurant Association (NRA), addresses the persistent employee retention challenge in the restaurant industry despite improved applicant flow. The central argu...
Fostering A Strong Workplace Culture to Drive Business Growth - Hunt Scanlon Media
This article, published by Hunt Scanlon Media and drawing primarily from a Protis Global report and a TalentRise commentary, examines the relationship between workplace culture and business performanc...
How Online Learning Impacts Employee Engagement - HR Daily Advisor
This article addresses the relationship between online learning programs and employee engagement, arguing that accessible, flexible digital learning experiences can counteract workforce disengagement....
The great skills race: Why one in four workers have left their jobs - HR Executive
This article addresses the growing tension between employee expectations for learning and development (L&D) and employer responsiveness in a rapidly evolving technological landscape. The author's cent...
Employee Retention Depends on Getting Recognition Right - Gallup
This article addresses the relationship between employee recognition quality and workforce retention, drawing on a longitudinal study conducted jointly by Gallup and Workhuman. The authors argue that ...
Two in five employees do not think their manager is trained enough, survey finds - People Management
This article addresses the widespread gap in formal management training across UK organisations, drawing on two surveys: Unmind's Closing the Leadership Skills Gap report (n=6,000) and the Chartered M...
What HR Needs to Know About Generative AI - Oracle
This article, authored by Oracle content strategist Alex Chan and published in August 2024, addresses the growing relevance of generative AI (GenAI) for human resources professionals. The central argu...
Bosses are increasingly forcing workers back into the office – but evidence suggests it could backfire
This article addresses the growing trend of employers mandating return-to-office (RTO) work arrangements, using UK companies Tesco, Boots, and Barclays as examples. The author argues that RTO mandates...
42% of Employee Turnover Is Preventable but Often Ignored - Gallup
This article addresses voluntary employee turnover in the United States, drawing on Gallup's proprietary research to argue that a significant proportion of departures are preventable through manageria...
Redefining career development: Skills, mobility and retention - HR Executive
The article argues that traditional career development models in America are failing both employees and employers. Rising education costs and declining promotional opportunities have left employees fe...
How to be a better manager: 3 focus areas for leaders - Culture Amp
This article addresses the challenge of effective management by analyzing data from Culture Amp's State of the Manager 2023 Report, which surveyed over 1 million employees and 250,000 managers across ...
What Is Employee Retention? Importance, Benefits, and Calculation - Oracle
This article, authored by Oracle content strategist Grant Kieckhaefer and published in March 2024, addresses the concept of employee retention — its definition, strategic importance, measurement, and ...
10 Must-Know Employee Engagement Statistics For 2026 - Vantage Circle
This article, published by Vantage Circle, aggregates ten employee engagement statistics intended to frame the business case for prioritizing workforce engagement in 2026. The central argument is that...
Employee Experience: The Complete Guide for HR Leaders (2026) - Vantage Circle
This article, published by Vantage Circle, addresses the challenge of employee disengagement and positions employee experience (EX) as the strategic lever HR leaders should prioritize over traditional...
Career pathing 101: What it is and why it matters - Culture Amp
This article from Culture Amp addresses the role of career pathing in improving employee satisfaction, retention, and internal mobility. The author argues that structured career pathing — defined as a...
10 Ways TWI Supports Employee Engagement and Retention - National Institute of Standards and Technology (.gov)
This article, published by the National Institute of Standards and Technology's Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP), examines the application of Training Within Industry (TWI) — a workforce trai...
HR’s complete guide to employee retention - Culture Amp
This article addresses the challenge of employee retention in tight labor markets where organizations face increasing difficulty retaining critical talent. Culture Amp presents a comprehensive guide a...
7 tips for an impactful development program - Culture Amp
This article addresses the challenge of creating effective employee development programs in organizations. Culture Amp's people scientists argue that employee development is the primary driver of empl...
Top 58 Most Important Employee Recognition Statistics in 2026 - Vantage Circle
This article, published by Vantage Circle, aggregates 58 employee recognition statistics organized across thematic categories including retention, engagement, productivity, culture, generational diffe...
9 employee engagement metrics you should be using - Culture Amp
This article addresses the challenge of measuring employee engagement holistically across the full employee lifecycle, arguing that engagement surveys alone are insufficient. Authored by Culture Amp, ...
18 Proven Employee Retention Strategies for 2026 (Examples & Tools) - Vantage Circle
This article, published by Vantage Circle — an employee engagement and recognition software vendor — addresses the problem of voluntary employee turnover, framed through the cultural lens of 'The Grea...
Why your best employees are leaving and how to stop it - Culture Amp
This study examined voluntary turnover among over 300,000 employees across 15 months to identify key departure predictors. Culture Amp's research team found three primary drivers of attrition: lack of...
Keeping Talent Happy: The New Rules of Employee Retention in the Modern Workplace - Vantage Circle
This article addresses the growing challenge of employee retention in modern workplaces, arguing that traditional approaches focused solely on job security are no longer sufficient. The authors conten...
Benefits of Highly Motivated Employees - Business.com
This article, published on Business.com, examines the organizational benefits of employee motivation and its relationship to engagement, productivity, retention, and company culture. The author argues...
The Importance of Employee Recognition: Low Cost, High Impact - Gallup
This article addresses the role of employee recognition as a driver of engagement, retention, and productivity in competitive talent markets. Gallup argues that recognition is a chronically underutili...
The Benefits of Employee Engagement - Gallup
This article addresses the relationship between employee engagement measurement and business performance outcomes, arguing that the method and content of measurement are as critical as the act of meas...
Testing job wellbeing indicators among community behavioral health workers: Community-based participatory research
This study addresses the persistent problem of employee burnout and high turnover (reported at 25–60% annually) in community behavioral health organizations (CBHOs). The authors argue that standard, t...
A Meta-Analytic Review of Job Embeddedness and Turnover Intention in South-East Asia
This meta-analytic study examines the relationship between job embeddedness and turnover intention across Thailand and Indonesia, addressing whether job embeddedness theory — developed primarily in We...
Line manager training in mental health and organisational outcomes
This study addresses a recognised gap in workplace mental health research: the organisational-level outcomes of line manager (LM) training in mental health, as opposed to the more commonly studied emp...
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