What is the turnover effect? Explain how it is calculated with an example.

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The turnover effect recognizes the fact that when people leave (through layoffs, quitting, retiring), they typically are replaced by employees who earn a lower wage. The turnover effect can be calculated as annual turnover multiplied by the planned average increase. For example, assume that an organization whose labor costs equal $1 million a year has a turnover rate of 15 percent and a planned average increase of 6 percent. The turnover effect is .15 × .06 = 0.9%, or $9,000 (.009 × $1,000,000). So instead of budgeting an additional $60,000 to fund a 6 percent increase, only $51,000 is needed. The turnover effect will also reduce benefit costs linked to base pay, such as pensions.

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