HR compliance

Attrition refers to the gradual reduction of a workforce due to voluntary exits, retirements, or other forms of employee turnover.

Whether attrition is good or bad depends on the context; high attrition can be harmful, while moderate attrition may benefit growth.

Attrition in medical terms refers to the gradual reduction of staff or patients, often due to natural causes or patient discharge.

Synonyms for attrition include workforce reduction, turnover, and staff depletion, all indicating employee exits from a company.

80% attrition means that 80% of employees have left a company over a given period, indicating a high rate of employee turnover.

Attrition rate refers to the percentage of employees leaving a company over a specific period, used to measure workforce turnover.

A candidate refers to a person actively being considered for a job, typically after passing initial application screening.

An applicant is someone who applies for a job, while a candidate is someone who has been shortlisted for further consideration.

An applicant refers to someone who submits an application for a job, school admission, or other opportunities.

Anyone who applies for a job or program can be an applicant, depending on the eligibility criteria.