Turnover vs Retention Rate
Turnover measures the share of employees leaving. Retention measures the share who remain over a period.
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Use turnover to analyze exits. Use retention to measure workforce stability.
Turnover is best for diagnosing attrition pressure.
Retention is best for cohort stability reporting.
Segment voluntary and involuntary exits before drawing conclusions.
Annual workforce stability
If a company starts with 100 employees and 12 leave, turnover is 12%. If 88 remain from the original cohort, retention is 88%.
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When should I use Turnover vs Retention Rate?
Use turnover to analyze exits. Use retention to measure workforce stability.
Which calculator should I open next?
Start with Employee Turnover Calculator, then use the related calculator workflow to validate the result from another angle.
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