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Analytical Method

Trend Decomposition

Separate time series into trend, seasonality, and residual components.

WorkforceDescriptiveDiagnostic

Purpose

Separate time series into trend, seasonality, and residual components.

Business questions

  • Is attrition rising beyond seasonal patterns?
  • Do hiring spikes follow predictable seasonality?

Data required

  • Clean employee event history
  • Consistent definitions
  • Adequate sample size

The method

Decompose monthly metrics; analyze trend and seasonal indices.

Example application

Decompose monthly voluntary attrition to distinguish seasonal graduations from structural increases.

How to interpret it

Residual spikes warrant investigation beyond normal seasonal variation.

Limitations

Short history limits seasonality detection; structural breaks from reorganizations.

Updated 2026-08-09