Impact of Recognition

Discover how much your company could save each year by reducing employee turnover tied to lack of recognition. Use this calculator to estimate potential savings - and see how quickly a recognition program like Shoutouts can pay for itself.

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Annual net savings from Shoutouts
£100000
Your estimated annual turnover cost
£
Annual turnover cost due to lack of recognition
£
Annual gross savings from Shoutouts
£
Annual cost of Shoutouts (including rewards!)
£
Employees retained thanks to Shoutouts
-
ROI
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Annual net savings from Shoutouts
£100000

Turnover by numbers

Employee turnover is one of the most underestimated costs facing businesses today. Beneath the surface, each resignation triggers a ripple effect of lost productivity, recruitment expenses, and onboarding time.

Cost due to lost productivity
15%-25% of annual salary
Cost of onboarding and training
10%-20% of annual salary
Recruitement and hiring
15%-20% of annual salary
Hit to engagement and morale
5% of annual salary
Knowledge drain
5% of annual salary
Operational Disruption
5% of annual salary
Our calculator above uses a modest multiplier of 0.57 x annual salary as a replacement cost.
Research indicates it can be as high as 2 x annual salary to replace highly skilled or experienced team members.

Recognition to the rescue

Investing in employee recognition isn’t just a feel-good initiative - it’s a proven way to combat costly attrition. When employees feel valued and appreciated, they’re significantly more likely to stay, perform at higher levels, and contribute to a positive workplace culture.

Recognition programs have been shown to reduce turnover by up to 31%, particularly when they’re timely, specific, and peer-enabled. By acknowledging effort and impact, companies build stronger teams and protect themselves from the expensive cycle of hiring, onboarding, and lost productivity. In short: recognition is one of the most cost-effective tools to retain your best people - and boost morale while doing it.

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