Retaining Talent: Replacing misconceptions with evidence-based strategies

Authors

David Allen, University of Memphis
Phillip Bryant, Christian Brothers UniversityFollow
James Vardaman, Mississippi State University

Abstract

Despite extensive scholarly research and organizational interest in employee turnover, there remains a gap between science and practice in this area. This article bridges this gap and replaces several misconceptions about turnover with guidelines for evidence-based retention management strategies focused on shared understanding of turnover, knowledge of cause-and-effect relationships, and the ability to adapt this knowledge and apply it to disparate contexts. We provide new tools such as an illustration of the relative strength of turnover predictors, a summary of evidence-based HR strategies for managing turnover, and a new framework for implementing evidence-based retention strategies. We conclude with a research agenda to build on this evidence-based understanding. Copyright by the Academy of Management; all rights reserved.

Publication Title

Academy of Management Perspectives

Recommended Citation

Allen, D., Bryant, P., & Vardaman, J. (2010). Retaining Talent: Replacing misconceptions with evidence-based strategies. Academy of Management Perspectives, 24 (2), 48-64. https://doi.org/10.5465/AMP.2010.51827775