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Read the full original article from [Chicago Bussiness](http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20161231/ISSUE01/312319991/how-social-service-nonprofits-are-getting-employees-to-stick-around). "High turnover plagues nonprofits, most notably in the social services sector among employees who work directly with clients. Overall turnover has crept up to 19 percent from 16 percent over the past few years, according to the 2016 Nonprofit Employment Practices Survey, compiled by Chicago-based consultancy Nonprofit HR and GuideStar, which provides information on nonprofits." Health benefits are essential to attracting and keeping key employees who may be able to find higher pay elsewhere. 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