Randstad research identifies top reasons for employee turnover in Germany

employee retention job turnover work-life balance compensation Randstad Employer Brand Research

The 2026 Randstad Employer Brand Research (REBR) reveals the primary drivers behind employee turnover in Germany. Based on a survey of 4,331 individuals, the study identifies low compensation as the leading reason for job changes, with 40% of respondents citing it as a factor.

A desire for improved work-life balance follows as the second most significant motivator at 30%. The research also highlights a shift in workplace priorities compared to previous years; while compensation and balance remain dominant, factors such as a negative work environment (27%), lack of career advancement (26%), and poor relationships with management (25%) have now entered the top five reasons for leaving.

In contrast, the 2025 data showed that long commuting times (25%) and attractive alternative offers (24%) were more prominent among the top reasons for employee turnover.

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[● 3 SOURCES] In 2025, long commuting times (25%) and attractive alternative offers (24%) were top reasons for leaving. www.pr-echo.de · www.go-with-us.de · www.pr-neuigkeiten.de
[● 3 SOURCES] Lack of career opportunities is a reason for 26% of job changes. www.pr-echo.de · www.go-with-us.de · www.pr-neuigkeiten.de
[● 3 SOURCES] Poor relationship with management is cited by 25% of employees as a reason to leave. www.pr-echo.de · www.go-with-us.de · www.pr-neuigkeiten.de
[● 3 SOURCES] A desire for better work-life balance is the second most common reason for leaving a job at 30%. www.pr-echo.de · www.go-with-us.de · www.pr-neuigkeiten.de
[● 3 SOURCES] A negative work environment is cited by 27% of respondents as a reason to change employers. www.pr-echo.de · www.go-with-us.de · www.pr-neuigkeiten.de
[● 3 SOURCES] Low compensation is the most common reason for job changes, cited by 40% of employees. www.pr-echo.de · www.go-with-us.de · www.pr-neuigkeiten.de
[● 3 SOURCES] The 2026 Randstad Employer Brand Research surveyed 4,331 people in Germany. www.pr-echo.de · www.go-with-us.de · www.pr-neuigkeiten.de

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