Staff Turnover Calculator
Calculate the staff turnover rate of your business over a period of time with a free staff turnover calculator.
The impacts of a high turnover rate
Increased recruitment costs
Recruitment costs to replace a role can cost a company thousands, meaning frequent staff turnover can quickly become costly.
More pressure on remaining staff
Departing employees can leave remaining staff with heavier workloads, contributing to project delays and burnout.
Lower productivity
Unfilled roles leave teams short-staffed, reducing capacity and productivity until replacements are up to speed.
A negative impression on candidates
High staff turnover can raise concerns among candidates and make your business appear less attractive.
Greater training demands
New staff require training. Placing additional demands on both your time and resources.
Why does employee turnover rate matter for businesses?
A high staff turnover rate can stem from a lack of support, development opportunities or training, or it could simply come down to pay. For employers, higher staff turnover also means higher recruitment costs, as roles need to be filled more frequently.
By keeping turnover rates low, businesses can instead invest that money in staff development, training and company growth.
Turnover percentage rate formula
The most used HR formula for staff turnover percentage is:
Turnover rate = (Total leavers ÷ Average number employed) × 100
The rate of staff turnover in Ireland
According to Hays Ireland’s 2026 Salary and Recruiting Trends research, 59% of Irish professionals plan to move jobs within the next 12 months. While a record 38% of Irish workers actually made the move in 2025. With more job opportunities and a competitive labour market, employers are faced with the challenge of retaining staff for better positions.
Effective staff retention strategies to combat a high turnover rate for Irish employers include:
- Support employee wellbeing
- Offer rewards and recognition for hardwork
- Provide training and progression opportunities
- Develop team leadership skills for strong management
Worried about staff turnover rate? Calculate yours to determine how it could impact your business.
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