The article highlights that employee retention is a major challenge, with over half (51%) of U.S. employees actively job hunting or open to new roles—marking the highest turnover risk in years. A significant portion of turnover (42%) is preventable, often due to lack of communication, recognition, or career development. Turnover is also costly, ranging from 40% to 200% of an employee’s salary depending on role. Early-tenure employees are especially at risk, with those under two years 38% more likely to leave. Recognition plays a key role, as 71% of employees say they’d be less likely to quit if they felt more appreciated. Overall, the data underscores that proactive engagement, strong management, and consistent recognition are critical to improving retention and reducing costly attrition.

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