1. What is Attrition Rate?

Attrition Rate is a metric that shows the rate at which employees leave an organization over a specific period. It's expressed as a percentage of the average number of employees during that period.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the Attrition Rate formula:

Where:

• Employees Left — Number of employees who left during the period
• Average Employees — (Number of employees at start + Number of employees at end) / 2

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

3. Importance of Attrition Rate

Details: Tracking attrition helps organizations understand employee turnover patterns, identify potential issues in retention, and measure the effectiveness of HR policies. High attrition can indicate problems with employee satisfaction, while very low attrition might suggest stagnation.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter the number of employees who left during the period and the average number of employees during that same period. Both values must be positive numbers (average employees must be greater than zero).

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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

Q2: How is average employees calculated?
A: (Employees at start of period + Employees at end of period) / 2. For more accuracy, use monthly averages.

Q3: What's the difference between attrition and turnover?
A: Attrition refers to employees leaving and not being replaced, while turnover includes both voluntary and involuntary departures that may be replaced.

Q4: When should I measure attrition?
A: Typically measured monthly, quarterly, or annually depending on your organization's needs and size.

Q5: Should voluntary and involuntary attrition be separated?
A: Yes, analyzing them separately can provide better insights into different aspects of your workforce dynamics.