Havre Job Service Employers' Committee                                        Employer Resource Guide                            

Common Reasons 

For Employee Turnover

Taken from an article by: Dave Laber, PHR, Helena Job Service Workforce Center

In today's tight labor market, the ability to attract and retain employees is a major concern for employers of any size organization. Statistics indicate this labor shortage will continue for the foreseeable future.  One projection noted that by 2008 there will be a job gap of 5 million more jobs than available workers in the United States . The following is a list of possible reasons why employees terminate their employment.  This list was compiled from various survey results.  Percentages listed on survey results were intentionally omitted because the only reasons that matter are the ones that are causing your organization’s turnover. 

·    Difficulty balancing work/life issues

·    Low job satisfaction 

·    Lack of appreciation

·    Ineffective management

·    Conflicts with supervisors or co-workers

·    Quit to take job that will help advance career

·   Non-competitive compensation/benefits package  

·   Perceptions of unfair treatment

·        Internal pay inequity

·        Worried about job security

·        Conflicts with organization's mission or values

·        Childcare issues/elder care issues 

·        Return to school (learn new skills or change careers)

·   Relocation to follow spouse/partner

·        Health-related issues

·        Burnout

·   Retirement

In order to resolve turnover issues, the first step is to identify the reasons why your employees leave.  Exit interviews, employee attitude surveys, or employee focus groups can be valuable tools for identifying those reasons.

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