Question of the Week

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2 responses to “Question of the Week”

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   February 28, 2008

   David DeLong

   When addressing this problem, it is essential to separate the costs of lost time, hiring, and retraining from the costs of actually losing a departing employees capabilities. The latter costs are often far worse.
   For help in quantifying the real costs of turnover, you will find resources at my website http://www.LostKnowledge.com. I have been studying the costs of lost knowledge and building the business case for a decade now. The issues are addressed at length in my book: “Lost Knowledge: Confronting the Threat of an Aging Workforce.”
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   February 28, 2008

   Karl Edwards

   David,

   Thanks for chiming in and letting us know what you’re up to! I’m excited about your research and look forward to checking it out.

   I promise not to hit any of my clients over the head with your book, though I must admit I’m tempted.

   Stay in touch!