Understanding that number is the first step toward reducing it in the year ahead. The True Cost of Turnover: More Than a Salary Number When an employee leaves, most leaders think about the basic expenses like posting the job, interviewing, and onboarding a replacement. However, the real cost is far more extensive. Industry research estimates the average cost of turnover as: 25–100% of annual salary for entry-level roles Up to 150–200% of salary for experienced professionals

As autumn deepens and the world begins to quiet, nature reveals one of its most profound lessons: transformation often begins with change. The trees, once lush with green vitality, begin to shed their leaves, not in despair, but in wisdom. They understand that holding on to what once served them can drain the energy needed to endure the coming winter. Animals, too, shift their focus. Squirrels gather and store. Bears retreat to rest. Nature itself slows, not to stop, but to s

As the year draws to a close, many organizations find themselves in a critical moment. You’re close — perhaps closer than you think — to achieving your current annual goals and progressing toward your broader strategic vision. Yet you may also face this paradox: you’re moving, but you’re not sure if you’re moving in the right direction . Some teams are sprinting ahead; some are comfortably pacing; and others are still trying to figure out if they are even close to the finish