Turnover process models: Review and synthesis of a conceptual literature

Turnover process models have been appearing in the organizational literature since the 1950s. A review of this conceptual literature was performed. Consensus analysis revealed a high level of cross-model agreement on the importance of three standard turnover-theory components (i.e., employee morale, labor-market mechanisms, intentions to quit/stay). In addition, a review of secondary turnover dimensions indicated some degree of consistency in the way particular dimensions have been utilized in the conceptual literature. Areas of conceptual divergence and emerging trends in this area of work are discussed.