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Turnover vs. Attrition: Key Differences Plus How To Calculate Each 

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Rather, it occurs for circumstances outside of the employee’s control, such as layoffs, reorganizations, merging or elimination of positions, etc. It could indicate an aging workforce, which means being proactive about succession planning and knowledge transfer. A term related to turnover and attrition is “employee churn”.

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The skills gap: Understanding the causes and making plans for improvement

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In general, technological change and reorganization processes can equally affect public and private sector employers when it comes to skills gaps emerging. This sort of skills crisis highlights the need for effective succession planning strategies, as well as improved recruitment and employee retention programs.

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Employee Attrition: Meaning, Impact & Attrition Rate Calculation

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This most commonly happens during reorganization or layoffs. During mergers, acquisitions, or other reorganizations, employees will feel uncertain about future employment and may jump ship during the process. This also benefits your strategic workforce planning and succession planning.