Jobs and Skills Australia’s latest Recruitment Insights Report shows 1 in 2 employers are hiring. While staff turnover remains the primary reason for recruitment, it was positive to see that 28% of employers surveyed were recruiting to fill newly created positions.
But let’s delve deeper into turnover itself.
Not All Turnover is Equal
Turnover isn’t always unwelcome. Some workforce movement can be healthy for a business – particularly when values no longer align or employees are disengaged. Yes, it may cause some short-term pain and disruption, but it can also make room for new talent, fresh skills/perspectives and a culture reset.
On the other hand, unhealthy turnover occurs when valued employees leave due to preventable issues like poor leadership, lack of career growth or uncompetitive pay. The key is recognising the difference – and putting strategies in place to reduce the unwanted kind.
The Opportunity in Turnover
Turnover can be more than a gap to fill. When a staff member leaves, it’s often a chance to:
- Reshape roles and teams
- Create pathways for internal promotions
- Design new positions that align with the business’s next stage of growth
In this sense, turnover can signal agility and progress rather than instability. At Top Office Group, we partner with our clients to turn workforce movement into an opportunity to build stronger, more resilient teams, through:
- Diagnosis & Insights: helping business to see the story behind their turnover and explore what’s healthy and what may need attention.
- Market Benchmarking: sharing market data to help employers understand if turnover is being driven by pay, conditions, or other factors.
- Recruitment Screening: not just considering skills and experience during the recruitment screening process, but also values and team culture – supporting strong engagement.
- Workforce Planning: supporting our clients with restructuring/redesigning roles, or strengthening employer branding in a competitive market.
Turnover does not need to be the enemy. Managed well, it can drive growth, renewal, and stronger alignment between people and business.
👉 If your business is navigating turnover, the question isn’t just “How do we stop people leaving?” – it’s “How do we make sure the right people are staying, and when someone does move on, how do we use it as an opportunity to strengthen the team?”.
📞 Whether you’re managing turnover or planning for growth, Top Office Group can help with recruitment, retention strategies, and workforce planning. Reach out on 07 3812 2920 or email recruitment@topoffice.com.au to start a conversation.