According to the latest figures from the annual Labour Turnover survey, from the manufacturers’ organisation, EEF, the number of people leaving companies rose from 12.3% in 2016 to 13.2% in 2017, although the rate still sits below that of 2015, which was 15%.
From all the sectors analysed rubber, plastics and chemicals sector saw the highest turnover rates at 15%. The East of England rated highest at 17.7% when location was considered.