Why 1 in 5 New Hires Quit and What Smart Businesses Are Doing About It
Here’s a stat no business owner can afford to ignore:
1 in 5 new hires in Canada quit within their first 90 days.
Let that sink in.
You’ve spent money on job ads, time on interviews, hours onboarding and training, and poof, they’re gone.
The result? You’re back to square one.
Your team’s stretched thin. Productivity dips. Morale takes a hit.
And the costs keep climbing.
So… why does this keep happening?
Let’s break it down:
🚫 Lack of Role Clarity
If the expectations aren’t clear from day one, people feel lost, and disengaged. When job descriptions are vague or don’t match the actual day-to-day, new hires quickly realize the role isn’t what they signed up for.
✅ MBI Fix:
Before the interview even begins, Motivation-Based Interviewing starts with strategic job descriptions. That means clearly defining not just the tasks, but the traits and mindsets needed to succeed in the role.
🚫 Poor Interview Screening
Standard interviews often focus too much on resumes and rehearsed answers. You’re learning what they’ve done, not why they do it, or if they’ll thrive in your environment.
✅ MBI Fix:
MBI zeroes in on attitude, drive, and problem-solving ability. It helps you spot candidates who are self-motivated, take ownership, and are built to last, before you invest time and money in onboarding.
🚫 No Retention Planning
Hiring someone is just the beginning. If there’s no plan for how to support, grow, and retain that person, don’t be surprised when they leave.
✅ MBI Fix:
We help you build simple, actionable retention systems, like stay interviews, feedback loops, and growth plans, so your new hires feel valued and supported long after day 1.
🚫 The Wrong Fit from the Start
Sometimes, the wrong hire slips through because they look great on paper but just don’t align with your values or culture. That mismatch becomes obvious fast, and costly even faster.
✅ MBI Fix:
MBI focuses on cultural alignment, not just credentials. It helps you hire the right person, not just the right resume.
The Bottom Line? You Can’t Afford to Keep Hiring the Wrong People.
If you’re tired of turnover, wasted time, and starting from scratch, it’s time to do things differently.
At Movēre, we help small businesses hire with purpose using:
✔️ Strategic job descriptions
✔️ Motivation-Based Interviewing
✔️ Retention systems that actually work
Build the team you need to grow, with people who are in it for the long haul.
Let’s make high turnover a thing of the past.
📩 Reach out today to learn how we can help you hire motivated, long-lasting team members, so you can focus on running your business.