.etrc-calculator-container {
max-width: 600px;
margin: 20px auto;
padding: 20px;
border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;
border-radius: 8px;
background-color: #f9f9f9;
font-family: Arial, sans-serif;
box-shadow: 0 2px 5px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
}
.etrc-input-group {
margin-bottom: 15px;
}
.etrc-input-group label {
display: block;
margin-bottom: 5px;
font-weight: bold;
color: #333;
}
.etrc-input-group input {
width: 100%;
padding: 10px;
border: 1px solid #ccc;
border-radius: 4px;
box-sizing: border-box; /* Ensures padding doesn't affect width */
}
.etrc-calculate-btn {
display: block;
width: 100%;
padding: 12px;
background-color: #0073aa;
color: white;
border: none;
border-radius: 4px;
cursor: pointer;
font-size: 16px;
font-weight: bold;
transition: background-color 0.3s;
}
.etrc-calculate-btn:hover {
background-color: #005177;
}
.etrc-result-box {
margin-top: 20px;
padding: 15px;
background-color: #fff;
border: 1px solid #ddd;
border-radius: 4px;
text-align: center;
display: none;
}
.etrc-result-value {
font-size: 24px;
font-weight: bold;
color: #2c3e50;
margin: 10px 0;
}
.etrc-result-label {
font-size: 14px;
color: #666;
}
.etrc-content-section {
max-width: 800px;
margin: 40px auto;
font-family: Arial, sans-serif;
line-height: 1.6;
color: #333;
}
.etrc-content-section h2 {
color: #2c3e50;
border-bottom: 2px solid #0073aa;
padding-bottom: 10px;
margin-top: 30px;
}
.etrc-content-section ul {
background: #f4f4f4;
padding: 20px 40px;
border-radius: 5px;
}
.etrc-formula-box {
background-color: #e8f4f8;
padding: 15px;
border-left: 5px solid #0073aa;
font-family: monospace;
margin: 20px 0;
}
function calculateTurnoverRate() {
// 1. Get input elements
var sepInput = document.getElementById("etrcSeparations");
var startInput = document.getElementById("etrcStartCount");
var endInput = document.getElementById("etrcEndCount");
var resultBox = document.getElementById("etrcResult");
var avgDisplay = document.getElementById("etrcAvgDisplay");
var rateDisplay = document.getElementById("etrcRateDisplay");
// 2. Parse values
var separations = parseFloat(sepInput.value);
var startCount = parseFloat(startInput.value);
var endCount = parseFloat(endInput.value);
// 3. Validation
if (isNaN(separations) || isNaN(startCount) || isNaN(endCount)) {
alert("Please enter valid numbers in all fields.");
return;
}
if (separations < 0 || startCount < 0 || endCount < 0) {
alert("Employee counts cannot be negative.");
return;
}
// 4. Calculate Average Employees
// Formula: (Start + End) / 2
var averageEmployees = (startCount + endCount) / 2;
if (averageEmployees === 0) {
alert("Average headcount cannot be zero. Please check your start and end counts.");
return;
}
// 5. Calculate Turnover Rate
// Formula: (Separations / Average) * 100
var turnoverRate = (separations / averageEmployees) * 100;
// 6. Display Results
avgDisplay.innerHTML = Math.round(averageEmployees * 100) / 100; // Round to 2 decimals
rateDisplay.innerHTML = turnoverRate.toFixed(2) + "%";
// Show result box
resultBox.style.display = "block";
}
How to Calculate Turnover Rate
Understanding employee turnover rate is critical for HR professionals and business owners. It measures the percentage of employees who leave an organization during a certain period of time. High turnover can indicate issues with company culture or compensation, while low turnover often suggests high employee satisfaction.
This calculator uses the standard HR formula to determine your monthly, quarterly, or annual turnover percentage based on headcount data.
The Turnover Rate Formula
The most widely accepted formula for calculating turnover is:
Turnover Rate = (Total Separations / Average Number of Employees) × 100
Where:
- Total Separations: The number of employees who left the company (voluntarily or involuntarily) during the period.
- Average Number of Employees: Calculated by adding the headcount at the beginning of the period to the headcount at the end of the period, and dividing by 2.
Calculation Example
Let's say you want to calculate the turnover rate for Q1. Here is the data:
- Employees at Start of Q1: 150
- Employees at End of Q1: 155
- Employees who left (Separations): 8
Step 1: Calculate Average Headcount
(150 + 155) / 2 = 152.5
Step 2: Divide Separations by Average
8 / 152.5 = 0.0524
Step 3: Convert to Percentage
0.0524 × 100 = 5.24% Turnover Rate
Why is Turnover Rate Important?
Tracking this metric helps businesses understand workforce stability. A high turnover rate can be costly due to recruitment expenses, training costs for new hires, and lost productivity. By monitoring this rate over time, organizations can assess the effectiveness of retention strategies and identify specific departments or periods where turnover spikes.
What is a "Good" Turnover Rate?
Turnover rates vary significantly by industry. For example, retail and hospitality sectors often see rates upwards of 60%, while corporate sectors might aim for 10% or lower. It is best to benchmark your rate against similar companies in your specific industry.