| Source |
Statistics |
| Executive Dynamics |
Recent industry evidence shows at least 90% of candidates who accept counteroffers are not employed after six months. |
| Carnegie Resources |
89% accepting counteroffers leave within six months |
| National Employment Association |
80% of those who accept a counteroffer are no longer with the company six months later. |
| Cemco Systems |
Over 60% of individuals that receive counteroffers and accept them leave the company within one year on their own or because they are terminated. |
| Fristoe and Carleton Inc. |
72% of people who accept a counteroffer leave the employer within one year. |
| Computer World |
70% leave within One Year |
| Business Week |
78% leave in One Year |
| Howard Group |
Statistics show that if you accept or solicit a counteroffer, the probability of you voluntarily leaving, getting fired, or being demoted at your present employer within one (1) year is extremely high. |
| Exasource |
During the past 20 years, I have seen only isolated incidents in which an accepted counteroffer has benefited the employee. |
| Global Executive Services |
The rule of thumb among recruiters is that more than 80% of those accepting counteroffers leave or are terminated, within six to 12 months, anyway. Half of those who do succumb reinitiate their job searches within 90 days. |
| Graphic Resources |
Statistics show that if you accept a counteroffer, the probability of voluntarily leaving in six months or being let go within one year is extremely high. |
