Stickers with words turnover and attrition on the whiteboard.

Employee turnover continues to be a concern for U.S. companies. According to a survey from the Harris Poll commissioned by Express Employment Professionals, almost half (48%) of U.S. hiring managers said their company is experiencing increased turnover. This is up from 44% in late 2021.

Of the 1,003 U.S. hiring decision-makers surveyed, the majority (78%) say their company has been impacted by employee departures, and 71% agree that employee turnover places a heavy burden on existing employees.

Turnover is also expensive, costing companies on average $57,150. Almost a quarter (23%) of hiring managers say these costs are $100,000 or more per year.

Top causes of increased employee turnover:

  • Employees resigning (34%)
  • Increase in workplace demands (31%)
  • Better pay/benefits offered elsewhere (31%)
  • Competitive job market (28%)
  • Employees retiring (26%)

Express Employment International CEO Bill Stoller said that a well-rounded workforce could be the key to retention. ā€œThe goal of any employer should be to create such a healthy company culture that top talent will turn down other job offers. It may just be the key to stopping future turnover,ā€ he said.