Resourcing | UK organisations suffering from 'non-starter syndrome'

When starting a new job, new recruits are often excited to embark on a shining career with their fresh employer. This new starter enthusiasm and eagerness often sticks for a little while after their initial induction until the employee has properly found their feet within their new role.

However, recent research by Cezanne HR has revealed that two thirds (63%) of HR professionals have had new recruits quit before they have even resumed their job.

The survey – which was conducted last month and polled 250 senior HR practitioners across the UK – found that many employers are falling vulnerable to ‘non-starter syndrome’. This is when new starters merely don’t show up for work on their first day.

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Furthermore, the research found that just one in five employees stay in a job for less than a year, which highlights the severe struggles that HR departments now face when it comes to recruiting and retaining talent.