4 Common Challenges That Negatively Affect Employee Retention
TechTarget, Tuesday, August 18th, 2026
CHROs must fix toxic environments, blocked advancement, below-market pay and low engagement to retain staff.
Employee departures cost companies institutional knowledge, productivity and hiring expense. HR leaders should eliminate workplace toxicity through active observation and intervention, and establish structured career advancement paths.
Annual salary benchmarking helps keep pay at market rates. Engagement improves through live communication and candid feedback channels.