WorkforceCost.com · About
Free, transparent HR calculators for HR professionals, finance teams, and business leaders who need defensible data.
Why we built this
Every HR professional knows that losing an employee is expensive. But when it comes time to put a number on it — for a budget request, a board presentation, or a business case — most teams are left guessing or citing a generic statistic that doesn't reflect their actual situation.
WorkforceCost.com exists to change that. We build free, transparent HR calculators that give HR teams and business leaders a credible, customizable number they can actually stand behind.
Every formula we use is documented. Every assumption is adjustable. And we never pretend a configurable estimate is a published research finding — because your credibility matters.
Who this is for
HR Directors & People Ops
Build the business case for retention programs, compensation adjustments, and HR software investment with real numbers.
Finance & CFO Teams
Quantify the true cost of workforce decisions — not just the salary line, but the full economic impact of turnover.
Small Business Owners
Understand what each departure really costs before it happens — and make smarter decisions about compensation and culture.
HR Students & Consultants
Use our methodology and sources as a foundation for research, presentations, and client recommendations.
The problem we're solving
Turnover costs are consistently underestimated because they're spread across multiple budget lines — recruiting, HR admin, manager time, lost output — none of which appear together in a single report. WorkforceCost.com brings them all into one place.
Get in touch
Have a suggestion for a new calculator? Found an error in our methodology? We'd love to hear from you.
Reach us at hello@workforcecost.com
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