Employee retention glossary
A practical reference for the language of employee retention, turnover, and people analytics. Each published term connects the definition to how leaders use it in retention decisions.
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GlossaryEmployee BurnoutEmployee burnout is a state of chronic workplace stress that has not been managed, marked by exhaustion, growing cynicism or detachment from the job, and a…GlossaryEmployee EngagementEmployee engagement is the degree to which employees feel committed to their work, connected to their team, and invested in their organization's goals. Engaged…GlossaryEmployee OnboardingEmployee onboarding is the structured process of integrating a newly hired employee into an organization, covering the paperwork, training, introductions, role…GlossaryEmployee RecognitionEmployee recognition is the practice of acknowledging the work, effort, and contributions of the people on your team, whether through a manager's spoken…GlossaryEmployee TurnoverEmployee turnover is the rate at which workers leave an organization and are replaced over a set period, usually expressed as a percentage of the average…