Work Institute

03/03/2026

Understanding the root causes of high turnover and implementing effective strategies to improve employee engagement and retention can be a game-changer for any organization.

Discover the top 7 causes of employee turnover and how to prevent them. Work Institute offers expert services to improve retention and engagement.

02/26/2026

We’re excited to share the release of the Work Institute 2026 Retention Report!

This year’s report provides deep, data-driven insights into retention trends, what’s driving employee turnover, and how organizations can build stronger, more resilient workforces. Whether you’re focused on culture, engagement, leadership, or long-term strategy, this report is a must-read.

Download: workinstitute.com/retention-reports

12/02/2025

Quit rates are declining but don’t mistake it for a return to “normal.”

Many leaders feel relief as voluntary turnover trends down but when you look at the full historical pattern, and the seasonality of turnover, a very different story emerges.

✔️ The quit rate is still higher than early 2000s baseline levels
✔️ Seasonality continues to determine *when* employees leave
✔️ The cost of each resignation has risen more than 70% since 2015
✔️ And employees may be staying because the market is tight, not because the workplace has improved

In our new blog, we break down what today’s turnover data really means and where leaders should focus now to strengthen retention long-term.

👉 **Read the full article: https://hubs.li/Q03Wr9hc0

Retention is a responsibility. It is not a reaction.