The Real Cost of Your Workforce

Understanding Turnover

Cost Calculator

The true cost of an employee goes far past their paycheck. When you factor in extra costs beyond base wage, the overall investment in each employee increases significantly. These hidden costs add up quickly, often without employers realizing the full financial impact.

See the full picture with our staffing cost calculator – a custom tool built by our experts to reveal what turnover is really costing your business and how much you could be saving with a smarter staffing model.

Beyond the Numbers

For employers, the ongoing cost of turnover isn’t just financial – it weakens the foundation of the business and makes sustainable growth harder to achieve. Turnover destabilizes company culture and increases long-term risk. When employees see high levels of churn, it reduces trust and engagement, making it harder to retain top talent or attract new candidates. Additionally, frequent turnover creates a cycle of instability that leads to more mistakes, safety issues, and lost institutional knowledge.

43% Indirect Costs

Indirect costs include the costs associated with turnover such as having to create a new job postings, vacant positions and overtime hours.

57% Direct Costs

Direct costs include labor related costs benefits, insurance, tax, and the expenses of keeping an employee on your team.

3x Lower Turnover

Turnover is one of the most expensive challenges manufacturers face, with the national average rate in the industry sitting at 38%. Each time an employee leaves, it drives up costs through recruiting, onboarding, training, and lost productivity.

Our clients experience turnover costs that are three times lower than the national average, protecting operations from constant disruptions and preserving resources that can be reinvested back into growth.

“The quality of employees that KFI Staffing supplies is high-level, meaning employees are motivated to work each day as well as overtime, eager to learn new skills in different departments as the opportunities arise, and overall provide leaders with peace of mind that production will almost always be fully staffed."

“The KFI Staffing team is quick to jump into problem-solving mode and works well with our team to find the best solution for all parties involved. Overall, our experience with KFI Staffing has been a positive one."

"The streamlined process that KFI Staffing provides has improved our company's efficiency and productivity. Their ability to quickly fill our staffing requirements, nationwide talent sourcing, and their commitment to fostering a dedicated partnership have made them an essential partner in our business."

"KFI Staffing and their internal team have been very quick to respond when employee issues have come up. In instances where there have been attendance, coaching, or disciplinary concerns, leaders have been able to pick up the phone and almost always make contact with a KFI Staffing representative on the first call.”

“The whole KFI team has been fantastic to work with since day one. They have helped our company meet production goals in a challenging labor market and we are truly grateful for their partnership!Their dedication, customer service, and integrity are evident in every interaction and I would recommend them to anyone.”

Understaffing Doesn’t Just Slow You Down - It Silently Costs You More

Whether it’s idle tools, underused subscriptions, or overstretched managers, the full cost of being understaffed touches every corner of your business. KFI Staffing helps stabilize your workforce so you can operate at full capacity – reducing stress, reclaiming efficiency, and recovering lost revenue across the board. At KFI Staffing, we stand behind our contingent workforce with a guarantee that sets us apart. We know turnover is one of the most costly challenges your business faces – impacting productivity, morale, and your bottom line. That’s why our model is designed not just to fill positions, but to keep them filled.

Housing & Transportation

We provide housing and transportation support so employees arrive rested, reliable, and ready to work.

Nationwide Recruitment

We recruit nationwide to deliver employees who are aligned with your schedule and workplace culture.

On-Site Supervisor

With dedicated supervisors and 24/7 assistance, issues are addressed quickly before they turn into turnover.

Motivated Talent Pool

Our motivated talent pool is committed to long-term success – keeping productivity high and workplace morale thriving.

How Does KFI Staffing Lower Turnover?

KFI Staffing lowers turnover by removing common barriers that cause employees to leave. We provide housing and transportation to ensure reliable attendance, recruit nationally to place the right people in the right roles, and offer 24/7 workforce support. With on-site supervisors supporting teams in real time, we help resolve issues quickly and keep workers engaged. The result is a more stable, dependable workforce that stays longer and performs better.

Where Do You Source Your Talent Pool From?

Our recruitment team finds employees through nationwide sourcing. They specialize in placing workers in manufacturing and warehouse roles, and support them with housing and transportation to ensure reliable attendance. This approach helps clients overcome local labor shortages and build a more stable, long-term workforce. By managing every step, from recruiting to relocation, KFI ensures faster placements and fewer disruptions on the floor.

What If I Don't Need Employment Long Term?

Even if you don’t need long-term employees, being understaffed when demand is high can cost you more in lost productivity, missed deadlines, and employee burnout. Short-term labor gaps slow down production and force your core team to pick up the slack, increasing errors and turnover. Our model also prepares you for production ramp-ups, so you're never caught off guard when demand spikes. We make sure the workers you need are ready when you need them.

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