"How Employee Turnover Is Costing Companies Big in 2025."

Source: PR Newswire

We understand that the challenges of employee turnover, low engagement, and inconsistent leadership feel significant. But they are also measurable. To save you time, Eddie Mac compiled the most critical findings from leading sources like Gallup, Reven Strat, SHRM, and Wharton. This data quantifies the real operational and financial costs of the "Relationship Gap" and builds the undeniable case for investing in a culture of connection.

"The High Cost of a Toxic Workplace Culture, and the Bottom Line."

Source: SHRM

"Teams lose the equivalent of nearly an entire workday each week to poor communication,or approximately $12,506 per employee per year." 

Source: Agility PR Solutions

"A recent Leadership IQ study revealed a staggering 89% of new hires fail due to deficits in soft skills rather than technical abilities."

Source: Reven Strat

"60 percent of new managers fail within the first 24 months, largely due to a lack of training in leadership and management skills."

Source: Wharton

"Managers account for at least 70% of variance in employee engagement scores across business units. This variation is in turn responsible for severely low worldwide employee engagement."

Source: Gallup

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"67% of employees report they are disengaged, significantly impacting morale, performance, and innovation."

Source: Sociabble

"Business units with highly engaged workforces achieve 23% higher profitability than those with disengaged teams."

Source: Gallup

"Workplace communication statistics show that 86% of employees and executives cite the lack of effective collaboration and communication as the main causes of workplace failures."

Source: Pumble