In today’s competitive labor market, retaining top talent isn’t just a goal—it’s a business necessity. High turnover drains productivity, increases costs, and destabilizes team dynamics. But here’s the truth most companies overlook: employee retention starts long before orientation.
At CRI, we help organizations reduce turnover by identifying candidates who are not only qualified but predisposed to stay. Our pre-employment assessments provide insights into personality traits, work ethic, and cultural fit—key predictors of retention that resumes and interviews often miss.
The Real Cost of Employee Turnover
According to SHRM, it can cost up to 50–60% of an employee’s annual salary to replace them. This includes lost productivity, recruiting expenses, training time, and the impact on team morale. Yet many businesses continue to rely on gut instinct or outdated hiring processes that ignore long-term fit.
Predictive Hiring = Proactive Retention
One of the most effective ways to retain employees is to hire right in the first place. CRI’s validated hiring tools help employers:
• Assess candidate integrity
• Predict work ethic and reliability
• Understand communication and leadership style
• Match individuals to the roles where they’ll thrive
By aligning hiring practices with the realities of retention, clients can expect significant improvement in employee longevity within the first year of implementation.
What Keeps Employees Around?
While compensation matters, research shows that employees stay where they feel:
• Valued for their contributions
• Aligned with the company’s mission
• Supported in their growth
• Confident in their team and leadership
It’s much easier to cultivate this kind of environment when your hiring decisions are built on a foundation of data and alignment—not guesswork.
A Retention Strategy That Works
Here’s how CRI supports organizations looking to improve retention:
• Benchmarking success – We analyze your top performers and create a hiring model based on their traits.
• Pre-screening applicants – With our assessments, you’ll spend time only on those who are most likely to succeed and stay.
• Continuous insight – Our data doesn’t just help with hiring. It informs training, team building, and leadership development.
The Bottom Line
Your next best employee won’t just be great at their job—they’ll be in it for the long haul. At Candidate Resources, we equip companies to hire with confidence, reduce costly turnover, and build stronger teams from day one.
Ready to retain more and stress less? Start with the right hire. Contact us to learn more.