Retention Rate

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Overview

Retention Rate is the percentage of customers or employees who remain with a company over a specific period.

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Retention Rate measures the ability of a company to retain its customers or employees over a defined time period. This metric is critical for understanding how well a company maintains its existing customer base or workforce. High retention rates often indicate customer satisfaction, effective employee engagement strategies, and overall business health.

In the context of customer retention, the retention rate is calculated by dividing the number of customers at the end of a period by the number of customers at the start, multiplied by 100 to get a percentage. For employees, it involves a similar calculation but focuses on the workforce. Regularly tracking retention rates helps businesses identify issues early and implement strategies to improve retention.