The desirable staff turnover rate will vary from industry to industry, and effective human resources management understands these trends. The recent pandemic has had a notable impact on the average annual turnover rate as employees searched for new opportunities and better work-life balance. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports the annual total separations in 2021 to be 47.2%, a notable decrease from a 56.8% turnover rate in 2020. Breaking these figures down further, the average turnover rate for each industry is as follows; Mining and logging - 36.2% Construction - 56.9% Manufacturing - 39.9% Trade, transportation, and utilities - 54.5% Information - 38.9% Financial activities - 28.5% Professional and business services - 64.2% Education and health services - 25.5 % Leisure and hospitality - 84.9% Government - 18.1%