Japanese researchers at Tokyo City University have developed an AI tool designed to inform company executives about impending employee departures. As reported by AFP, the tool, created by media education expert Professor Naruhiko Shiratori in collaboration with a Tokyo-based startup, is currently undergoing testing with multiple companies. Shiratori explained to AFP that the AI model is customized for each company's requirements.

By analyzing diverse employee data such as attendance records, age, and gender, the AI assists managers in offering targeted support to mitigate staff turnover. Additionally, it creates turnover models by scrutinizing data from former employees, including their absence records. Moreover, the tool can predict the probability of new hires resigning, providing percentage-based estimates with relevant data input.

The tool's insights enable employers to discreetly extend support to employees at high risk of leaving, indicating the company's readiness to assist without disclosing potentially concerning statistics. Originally inspired by research on forecasting university student dropouts, the researchers have expanded their focus to include Tokyo-based companies. Their future plans involve enhancing the AI tool to recommend suitable job assignments for new hires based on interview data, characteristics, and personal backgrounds.

Japanese government data reveals that 10% of recent graduates quit their jobs within a year, with 30% leaving after three years. This AI tool is poised to assist employers in comprehending and supporting their workforce, thereby reducing the likelihood of employee turnover.