Early Turnover

Early Turnover Rate measures the percentage of new employees who leave the company voluntarily or are let go within their first year of employment (or during the probationary period).

Formula

How to Calculate

• Count all employees who joined the company during the past year.
• Count how many of them left before completing 365 days of employment (or within the first 90 days during the probationary period).
• Divide the second number by the first and multiply by 100%.

Typical Benchmarks

• Probationary Period Turnover: < 5–8%.
• First-Year Turnover: < 12–15%.

How to Improve

• Be transparent about the actual working conditions and the complexity of the role during interviews. Use a Realistic Job Preview to set accurate expectations from the start.
• Build a structured onboarding and employee integration process, including welcome boxes, mentoring, or a buddy system.
• Schedule regular 1-on-1 check-ins during the first, second, and third months of employment.

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