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Involuntary Attrition

Involuntary attrition refers to departures initiated by the employer, such as dismissal or redundancy. Organisations should define how other exit types are classified before reporting the measure.

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Example

An employer ends two roles after a reorganisation and dismisses one employee following a formal process, recording three employer-initiated departures.

What to keep in mind

Do not combine these exits with resignations when investigating retention causes. Classification supports analysis but does not establish whether a particular termination complied with the applicable law.

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