SPEC Kit 344: Talent Management · 31
Personal reasons
Personal reasons such as marriage, family responsibilities such as taking care of an aging parent, or spouse taking
another job.
Relocating due to employment of spouse/partner.
Relocating for family reasons.
Spouse takes a position outside the area—particularly true of younger employees.
Want to return to their home base, i.e., where they grew up or obtained their MLS. Also, they leave to trail a spouse or
significant other.
Comments N=5
Based on our demographics, we anticipate retirement will also be a top reason for the next several years.
For “Failure to attain tenure or permanent status,” I have considered those who have left during the tenure process (due
to the tenure process) but prior to the final tenure decision to be included in this category.
Limited opportunity for career advancement within the organization is one reason cited for seeking “other
library employment.”
Some also leave when they find that they don’t really want to manage/factor research into their responsibilities.
We have almost no turnover.
12. Do you track the voluntary turnover rate in your library? N=51
Yes 28 55%
No 23 45%
If yes, what is your typical turnover rate for a 12-month period? N=26
0
3%
5.31%
7%
10%
10%
0.714
1–2 persons per month
14 including resignations and retirements.
2–3%
20–30% over last two years
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