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Turnover Cost Estimator Template
Calculate the total cost of an employee leaving your company, including replacement costs.
Template Content
Employee Turnover Cost Analysis ------------------------------- Exiting Employee: [Name] Role: [Title] Salary (Base + Super): $ 1. Separation Costs: - Exit Interview Time: $ - Administrative Processing: $ - Payout (Notice/Leave): $ 2. Replacement Costs: - Recruitment Fees (Agency/Ads): $ - Hiring Manager Interview Time: $ - Background Checks: $ 3. Training & Onboarding Costs: - Orientation Time: $ - Specialized Training: $ - Mentor/Trainer Time: $ 4. Productivity Loss: - Vacancy Period Loss: $ - New Hire Learning Curve Lag: $ Total Estimated Turnover Cost: $ ------------------------------- (Typically 1.5x - 2x Annual Salary)
How to Use This Analysis
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Gather the full salary package of the role being replaced.
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Track the time spent by HR and Managers on the hiring process.
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Estimate the revenue or output lost during the weeks the role is vacant.
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Factor in the reduced productivity of the new hire during their first 3-6 months.
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Use the final figure to justify retention strategies or better onboarding.
Pro Tips
The 2x Rule: For senior or specialized roles, the true cost often exceeds 200% of their annual salary due to institutional knowledge loss.
Cultural Impact: While hard to quantify, high turnover can lower morale. Note any additional departures that follow a key exit.
Exit Data: Use insights from the exit interview to identify systemic issues that can be fixed to prevent the next turnover cost.
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