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Attrition

The rate at which participants leave a company each year.

Also: churn, dropout rate

Attrition is the share of participants who stop within a period, usually a year. Companies rarely publish it, but some disclose the number of participants at the start and end of a year, and public companies sometimes report "active members" over time.

High attrition means a plan needs constant recruiting to stand still, which is why recruiting bonuses tend to dominate.