1. What is Attrition Rate?

The attrition rate measures the percentage of employees who leave an organization during a specific period. It's a key HR metric for understanding workforce stability and retention challenges.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the attrition formula:

Where:

• \( \text{leavers} \) — Number of employees who left during the period
• \( \text{employees} \) — Average number of employees during the period
• \( \text{attr} \) — Attrition rate percentage

Explanation: The formula calculates what percentage of your workforce left during the measurement period.

3. Importance of Attrition Calculation

Details: Tracking attrition helps organizations understand employee turnover patterns, identify retention issues, and measure the effectiveness of HR policies.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter the number of employees who left (leavers) and the average number of employees during the period. Both values must be positive numbers, and leavers cannot exceed employees.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What's a good attrition rate?
A: This varies by industry, but generally 10-15% is considered normal. Rates above 20% may indicate retention problems.

Q2: How is this different from turnover rate?
A: Attrition typically refers to voluntary departures not replaced, while turnover includes all departures (voluntary and involuntary).

Q3: What time period should I use?
A: Most organizations calculate this annually, but quarterly or monthly calculations can help spot trends.

Q4: Should I include retirements?
A: Yes, unless you're specifically measuring voluntary resignations separate from planned retirements.

Q5: How can I reduce high attrition?
A: Focus on employee engagement, competitive compensation, career development opportunities, and work-life balance.