The Employee Lifecycle: An Overview

The employee lifecycle describes the stages an employee passes through during their time at an organisation.

Stages

1. Attraction — employer brand and recruitment marketing
2. Recruitment — sourcing and selection
3. Onboarding — induction and integration
4. Development — learning, performance management
5. Retention — engagement and reward
6. Separation — exit and offboarding

Each stage presents distinct people practice challenges and opportunities.