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Compensation Resources, Inc. Releases Its 2006 Turnover Survey
Author: Paul R. Dorf, Ph.D., APD  | Posted: 22-01-2008 | Comments: 0 | Views: 35 | Rating: (53)  (?) 
 Upper Saddle River, N.J. - May 25, 2006 - Compensation Resources, Inc. has released the results of its 2006 Turnover Survey. The purpose of this study was to obtain turnover statistics and trends from a broad range of industries and company sizes. Data was collected in April and May 2006, and was compiled from survey questions that were developed by CRI and distributed to companies in over 12 industrial classifications, representing publicly-traded, privately-held, and not-for-profit organizations.
Results indicated that for the twelve-month period ending March 31, 2006, the average voluntary turnover rate was 14.3%. Overall, respondents indicated this rate has either increased (39%) or remained the same (36%) as compared to the prior 12-month period. Only 25% of participants indicated the voluntary turnover rate has decreased. Since the turnover study completed in 2004, results indicate that both voluntary turnover and overall turnover have slightly increased in 2006. Respondents within privately-held companies reported higher voluntary turnover rates than publicly-traded companies and not-for-profit organizations.
It is interesting to note that the survey identified a shift in the motivators noted by employees for leaving the organization. While better pay and benefits were noted as the top reason for leaving an employer in 2004, it has been replaced with the desire for better opportunities and increased responsibilities in the 2006 study. More and more, employees are seeking to improve their abilities and be recognized for their work, and are no longer solely motivated by pay alone.
Companies put into effect many programs to alleviate turnover concerns. Among survey responses, 55% reported implementing enhanced communication with employees, followed by improved recruitment and selection process (17%) and updated job descriptions (17%). Open communication with employees, particularly in the areas of job coaching and performance improvement, assist managers and employers in creating a positive environment for feedback, encourages improved and increased performance, and often leads to increased job satisfaction.
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About the Author:Paul R. Dorf is the Managing Director of Compensation Resources, Inc. He is responsible for directing consulting services in all areas of executive compensation, short and long-term incentives, sales compensation, performance management systems, and pay-for-performance salary administration. He has over 40 years of Human Resource and Compensation experience and has held various executive positions with a number of large corporate organizations. He also has over 20 years of direct consulting experience as head of the Executive Compensation Consulting Practices for major accounting and actuarial/benefit consulting firms, including KPMG, Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu (formerly Touche Ross), and Kwasha Lipton.
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