Hidden Costs of Turnover and How to Fix It
Entry-Level Turnover Is Quietly Killing Your Margins
U.S. companies lose $1 trillion annually to voluntary turnover. In industries like retail, logistics, and food service, turnover for entry-level roles averages 60–80% a year.
Replacing a single $35K employee? That'll cost you over $11,000 when you factor in:
Lost productivity
Recruiting and onboarding
Training time
Manager morale
Customer disruption
The Real Reasons Employees Leave
Our participants describe it best:
“Once I was hired, I was on my own.”
“I didn’t know what I was working toward.”
“My manager didn’t care about me—just results.”
Top reasons for early exits:
Poor management or lack of post-hire support
No growth pathway
Life barriers like childcare or transportation
What Actually Works: The Ignite Model
At Ignite Nebraska, we deliver 93% retention by:
Providing career coaching and real support after hire
Offering soft skills training + barrier removal
Aligning with state resources, employer goals, and employee needs
Tools to Help You Get Started
We created a free toolkit to help employers reduce turnover:
✔️ Turnover Cost Calculator
✔️ Strategy Scorecard
✔️ Employer Playbook
Want access? Click here to get FREE download sent to your inbox!
Let's Fix It — Together
This isn’t just about HR—it’s about building stronger teams, better margins, and lasting retention. Watch the presentation, and let’s start the conversation. Reach out to us at info@ignitenebraska.org to learn about our programs.
Sources
Gallup – U.S. companies lose $1 trillion annually to voluntary turnover
Read moreWork Institute 2024 Retention Report – Replacing a $35K employee costs over $11,000
Download reportWork Institute 2023 Retention Report – 40% of hourly workers leave within 90 days
Download reportTIME / Good Jobs Institute – Entry-level turnover rates of 60–80% in retail, food service, and logistics
Read articleWork Institute – Reasons for turnover: lack of growth, poor management, outside barriers
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