Employee engagement leads to retention.
That’s become something of a mantra for HR leaders during the Great Resignation, in which companies across the United States have experienced historic turnover. The national turnover rate maintained a consistent pace throughout the summer, with roughly 4.2 million Americans quitting their jobs in June, July and August, respectively, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. That means more than 81 million Americans have fled their employer since the beginning of 2021.