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 for a standard role can reach £1,750, 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
Average staff turnover rates in the UK
The average UK staff turnover rate is around 15%, but what’s considered a high turnover rate can vary significantly between industries. Comparing your rate against your industry can therefore give you a more useful indication of how your business is performing. NatWest Mentor
- Hospitality: 52%
- Retail: 41.6%
- Health & social work: 35.7%
- Manufacturing: 31.7%
Figures based on CIPD analysis of ONS Annual Population Survey data, 2022–23. NatWest Mentor
These figures highlight the stark differences between industries. A turnover rate that appears high against the UK average may be more typical within your sector.
Use our free staff turnover calculator to calculate your rate, then compare it with your industry benchmark.
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