Workforce & Culture
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1.1.b. Voluntary turnover rateWhat This Graph Tells Us
This graph compares the percentage of employee separations that are voluntary (retirement, leaving for another job, etc.) as opposed to involuntary (position elimination, termination for disciplinary reasons, etc.).
Why This Measure Matters
Skagit County's goal is that 100% of employee separations are voluntary. This measurement demonstrates what percentage of separations are voluntary, cumulative through each year.
Voluntary turnover highlights the extent to which employees choose to stay with—or leave—the County by preference rather than necessity. Tracking it reveals whether the County’s compensation, work culture, and development opportunities are competitive enough to keep engaged employees. Reducing voluntary turnover improves retention, continuity, and institutional knowledge—all key components of a strong, engaged workforce.
What’s the Story?
Skagit County's goal is that 100% of employee separations are voluntary. Our average in 2024 was 86%. So far trending in 2025 we are at ~73%. This number is largely reflective of budgetary challenges and position eliminations.
Target
100%
Reporting Frequency
Monthly
For more information on the Skagit County Strategic Plan, please contact:
Jenn Rogers, Communications Manager
[email protected]
(360)-416-1300
For more information on the Skagit County Strategic Plan, please contact:
Jenn Rogers, Communications Manager
[email protected]
(360)-416-1300