Turnover & Talent RetentionWhite Paper

Turnover in Sales Networks

In Italy, the overall turnover rate is around 34%. In sales networks, the impact is even more significant and represents one of the biggest costs for HR and business. Explore the numbers, root causes, and strategies to fight it.

34%

overall turnover rate in Italy, rising to 47% in service companies

9.4days

of sales lost for every single employee departure in retail

63%

of productivity losses happen before the employee actually leaves

What's Inside

Turnover is a complex phenomenon driven by both internal and external factors. Historically, it has been managed ineffectively, partly due to a significant disconnect between headquarters and the field sales network. In this whitepaper, you'll discover how to intervene through the strategic use of verifications, which can have a real impact on reducing turnover. alongside established initiatives like financial incentives, work-life balance, and other HR levers.

01

The Economic Impact of Turnover

One departure in retail equals 9.4 lost days of sales. 63% of productivity loss happens before the employee even leaves.

02

Why Turnover Is So High

Job dissatisfaction, harsh conditions, low motivation: the three key factors driving sales network churn.

03

Fighting Turnover with Data

How Skillvue verifications transform recruitment, internal mobility, and talent development to predict and prevent turnover.

04

The Sales Growth Bonus

+1% turnover = -0.5% average net sales. The direct, traceable link between retention and commercial performance.

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