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Why Infant Attrition Is Rising: And What You Can Do About It
When one in four top MBA hires leaves within six months, it isn’t just a talent problem, it’s a business challenge that hits your culture, your client relationships, and your long-term growth. This early exit trend, called infant attrition, is quietly becoming one of the biggest drains on organizations today.
So, How Bad is it?
Recent data shows MBA graduates from Top-10 and Tier-1 colleges had an infant attrition rate of 25% in FY 2022–23, with only a slight improvement at 24% the following year.* If you’re seeing similar churn, you’re not alone. Competing opportunities and shifting workplace expectations are accelerating ...
