The Great Resignation Never Ended—It Got Worse
While headlines moved on, the retention crisis intensified. Today's employees don't just quit—they orchestrate
exits, taking entire teams with them. Social media accelerates the contagion: one LinkedIn post about "exciting
new opportunities" triggers five more resignations within weeks. Your organization is hemorrhaging talent,
institutional knowledge, and millions in recruitment costs.
2.3x
Turnover Contagion Effect
Each departure triggers 2.3 additional resignations within 60 days
18 months
Average Tenure
Down from 4.2 years in 2019—employees barely stay long enough to onboard
£3.5M
Annual Bleed
For 250-person company with 47% turnover—direct costs only
67%
Knowledge Loss
Critical expertise walks out—no documentation, no handover, no recovery
⚠️ The Silent Signals You're Missing
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32% productivity drop 6 months before resignation
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73% less communication in team channels
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Meeting participation drops 45%
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PTO usage spikes (interviews)
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LinkedIn profile updates increase
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Arriving late, leaving early pattern