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What does it actually cost to hire a new employee? Factor in recruiting, interviews, onboarding, training, and lost productivity.
Hiring Details
$45,000
Total Cost to Hire
$19,990
44% of annual salary
66 hours of your time
Cost by Phase
📣Recruiting$1,250
🔍Screening & Interviews$540
📋Onboarding$1,550
🎓Training$4,600
🛠️Equipment & Gear$800
📉Lost Productivity (est.)$11,250
💡 Retention is cheaper
At $19,990 per hire, losing 3 employees per year costs you $59,970. Invest in retention — it's always cheaper than recruiting.
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