PE-owned companies show higher employee turnover (13%)

Citing the National Bureau of Economic Research, the author notes PE-owned companies experience a 13% increase in employee turnover versus non-PE firms, risking loss of technical skills and client relationships in the trades.

“According to the National Bureau of Economic Research, private equity-owned companies experience a 13% increase in employee turnover compared to non-PE-owned firms.”

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