70% of employers have experienced staff leaving within the first year due to being a poor match for the company, new research shows.
The survey carried out by recruitment firm Hays Ireland shows that 44% left because the job didn't match the description outlined during the application process.
Meanwhile, 37% left, or came close to leaving a role, due to a poorly managed onboarding process.
The findings reveal a number of other reasons why staff leave - including training not being provided as expected, job advert content being incorrect and the expectations for the role not aligning with management.
Hays Ireland said employers should be aware that applicants expect to be informed at the application stage of wider factors when considering a role.
It said these include indications of a positive work-life balance, a workplace culture they enjoy, salary details and clear career pathways.
The survey also shows the importance of the interview process with over half of employees saying they have been deterred or almost deterred from a prospective employer because of a poor interview experience.
The most common reason for being put off a role at this stage is because the process was too long.
Most employees surveyed think two rounds of interviews are acceptable as part of the overall application process.
"Interviews and application processes offer professionals a first-hand view of an organisation's culture and work environment," said Maureen Lynch, Managing Director of Hays Ireland.
"It’s crucial for employers to recognise that negative interview or application experiences, such as lengthy processes or unprepared interviewers, are causing high applicant attrition rates," she added.
Ms Lynch said recruitment and retention continues to pose challenges for Irish employers.
"Poor retention not only comes with a significant financial cost, but also contributes to decreased productivity, low morale, weak culture, and can damage client relationships," she said.
"As employers prepare planning for the remainder of the year, investing in robust recruitment and retention strategies is imperative for sustained growth and success," she added.
