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critical new report from the Achievers Workforce Institute (AWI) delivers a clear economic warning to HR leaders: U.S. employers are projected to lose at least $1.3 trillion in attrition in 2026. This massive cost is driven by a simple, avoidable factor: a lack of cultural investme
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t. AWI’s 2025 Employee Engagement & Retention report surveyed employees and HR professionals globally, revealing compelling stats that demand
action: 75% of employees do not feel appreciated. 34% are actively planning to job hunt in 2026, with another 22% undecided. Only 25% see a long-term career with their current company. The Antidote: Mana
gers as the Linchpin The research confirms
