‘Employee tenure’, also known as “length of service” or “length of employment,” refers to the period of time an individual has been continuously employed by a specific employer or within a particular organisation. It is typically measured in years and months, and it reflects how long an employee has been working for the same company or in the same job position.
Employee tenure can be calculated in several ways:
Company Tenure: This measures how long an employee has been with a specific company or organisation, regardless of whether they have held different job positions within that company during their tenure.
Job Tenure: This measures the duration an employee has spent in a particular job role or position within a company. An employee may have a shorter job tenure while having a longer company tenure if they have changed positions within the same organisation.
Employee tenure is often used by organisations and HR departments to track and analyse workforce trends, assess employee loyalty, and make decisions related to promotions, compensation, and benefits. It can also be a valuable metric for understanding employee retention and turnover rates within a company.
High employee tenure can suggest a stable and satisfied workforce, while low tenure might indicate higher turnover and potential issues with employee satisfaction or engagement. Different industries and organisations may have varying average employee tenure lengths based on factors such as job demands, industry norms, and company culture.