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    What it costs to replace an employee

    What it costs to replace an employee

    Replacing an employee costs roughly 40% of salary for frontline roles, 80% for technical roles, and up to 200% for leaders.

    Source: Gallup · 42% of Employee Turnover Is Preventable but Often Ignored (2024) [80]

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