How many types of attrition are there?

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There are two types of attrition - voluntary and involuntary.

Voluntary attrition is when an employee leaves the organization on their own accord.
Involuntary attrition is when an employee is terminated or laid off by the organization.
Voluntary attrition can be further classified into two types - functional and dysfunctional.
Functional attrition is when an employee leaves the organization for a better opportunity or career growth.
Dysfunctional attrition is when an employee leaves due to dissatisfaction with the job or work environment.
Involuntary attrition can also be classified into two types - performance-based and non-performance-based.
Performance-based attrition is when an employee is terminated due to poor performance.
Non-performance-based attrition is when an employee is laid off due to organizational restructuring or downsizing.

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