Employee retention isn’t only an HR metric. The day-to-day experience employees have with their managers can influence whether they grow, stay engaged, and ultimately remain with an organization.

In this Forbes Human Resources Council article, HR leaders identify 14 leadership metrics employers can consider when evaluating manager effectiveness, including team retention, early attrition, employee development, engagement, and opportunities for advancement.

AS Talent Advisors’ Jenna Hinrichsen highlights internal talent progression as an important measure of leadership effectiveness. Her perspective focuses on a manager’s role in developing employees’ skills, expanding their exposure, and preparing them for advancement within the organization.

Tracking outcomes like these can help employers look beyond broad retention numbers and better understand the leadership behaviors and conditions influencing their workforce.

Read the full article on Forbes to explore all 14 leadership metrics.

14 Leadership Metrics Every Employer Should Track To Improve Retention