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Retention

A measure of whether employees remain with an organization over a given period.

businessPublished 2026/06/08Last verified 2026/06/08

FAQs

Is retention always good?
Not always. Retention needs context; organizations may focus on regretted attrition, critical roles, or healthy internal movement.

Related Terms

  • Employee Retention

    The ability of an organization to keep employees over time and reduce unwanted departures.

  • Employee Engagement

    A measure of how connected, motivated, heard, and supported employees feel at work.

  • Pulse Survey

    A short recurring employee survey used to track sentiment, engagement, or workplace signals over time.

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What it means

Retention is the broader measure of employees staying with the organization, often analyzed by cohort, team, role, manager, or tenure.

Buyer checks

  • Confirm retention and attrition definitions are explicit.
  • Review voluntary and involuntary departures are separated where needed.
  • Check survey, manager, compensation, and workforce signals are interpreted with context.

Related HRAIdir context

For a broader buying view, see HR Software Buyer Guide and AI for Employee Retention.

This glossary entry is buyer-oriented guidance, not legal, compliance, or financial advice.