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Turnover is a challenge across industries for most HR professionals, but it may be a particularly acute issue this time of year. A new analysis has found a five-year trend of higher summer turnover. Despite that risk, experts say, there are a handful of strategies HR can pursue to reverse the trend today.
ADP Research, in analyzing ADP’s payroll data over that five-year timeframe, revealed that the average turnover rate jumps to 3.56% during the summer months, compared with 3.14% during the balance of the calendar year.
“For employers, having data-driven insight that turnover rises in the summer months can help them adjust their talent strategy to proactively focus on retention,” says Amy Freshman, senior director, Global HR at ADP.
4 areas to target to reduce summer turnover risk
While the end of summer is already in sight, Freshman advises HR to redouble retention efforts now to stave off the risk of summer turnover in 2026—and promote higher retention throughout the year.
By taking an “always-on, year-round approach” to retention, organizations can build a culture where employees are aligned with their leaders, working toward a common goal, and ultimately, stay longer with the company.
“Clearly, there are strategies to ensure
