The document discusses employee attrition, or turnover, as a global challenge. It notes that attrition occurs when employees leave an organization through resignation, retirement, or death. Some of the key reasons employees leave include lack of flexibility, respect, appreciation, challenges, coaching/feedback and trust in leadership. This turnover negatively impacts organizations through loss of productivity, costs to replace employees, and lower morale. Effective employee retention strategies are important and should focus on compensation, work environment, growth opportunities, relationships, and support.