Calculate the percentage of new employees leaving within a specific period.
Please enter a valid number greater than 0.
Separations cannot exceed total new hires.
New Hire Turnover Rate
0.00%
function calculateTurnover() {
// Get input elements
var totalInput = document.getElementById('totalNewHires');
var separatedInput = document.getElementById('newHiresSeparated');
var resultBox = document.getElementById('resultBox');
var resultValue = document.getElementById('resultValue');
var resultSummary = document.getElementById('resultSummary');
var errorTotal = document.getElementById('errorTotal');
var errorSeparated = document.getElementById('errorSeparated');
// Reset errors and display
errorTotal.style.display = 'none';
errorSeparated.style.display = 'none';
resultBox.style.display = 'none';
totalInput.style.borderColor = '#ced4da';
separatedInput.style.borderColor = '#ced4da';
// Parse values
var total = parseFloat(totalInput.value);
var separated = parseFloat(separatedInput.value);
// Validation
var isValid = true;
if (isNaN(total) || total <= 0) {
errorTotal.style.display = 'block';
totalInput.style.borderColor = '#dc3545';
isValid = false;
}
if (isNaN(separated) || separated total) {
errorSeparated.style.display = 'block';
errorSeparated.innerText = "Number of separations cannot be higher than the total number of new hires.";
separatedInput.style.borderColor = '#dc3545';
isValid = false;
}
if (!isValid) return;
// Calculation
var rate = (separated / total) * 100;
// Update UI
resultValue.innerHTML = rate.toFixed(2) + "%";
resultBox.style.display = 'block';
// Contextual Summary
var summaryText = "";
if (rate === 0) {
summaryText = "Perfect retention for this group so far.";
} else if (rate <= 10) {
summaryText = "This is generally considered a healthy turnover rate.";
} else if (rate <= 20) {
summaryText = "This indicates moderate turnover. Review onboarding processes.";
} else {
summaryText = "High turnover detected. Immediate investigation into recruitment and onboarding is recommended.";
}
resultSummary.innerHTML = summaryText;
}
Understanding New Hire Turnover Rate
New hire turnover rate is a critical HR metric that measures the percentage of new employees who leave an organization within a specific timeframe, typically within the first 90 days, 6 months, or one year of employment. Unlike general turnover, which looks at the entire workforce, new hire turnover focuses specifically on the effectiveness of your recruitment, onboarding, and early integration processes.
Formula: (New Hires Who Left / Total New Hires) × 100
Why This Metric Matters
A high turnover rate among new employees can be incredibly costly. It often indicates a "bad fit" between the candidate and the role, or a breakdown in the onboarding experience. When a new hire leaves early, the company loses the investment made in recruiting, interviewing, and training that individual, without recouping any productivity value.
Monitoring this metric allows HR professionals to:
Evaluate Recruitment Quality: Are job descriptions accurately reflecting the reality of the role?
Assess Onboarding Effectiveness: Are new employees receiving the support and tools they need to succeed?
Identify Cultural Mismatches: Is the company culture being communicated clearly during the interview process?
How to Interpret the Results
While benchmarks vary by industry, a new hire turnover rate significantly higher than your overall organizational turnover rate is a red flag.
Under 10%: Generally considered excellent. It suggests your hiring process is selecting the right candidates and your onboarding is effective.
10% – 20%: Average for many industries. There is room for improvement in clarifying expectations during the hiring phase.
Over 20%: Indicates a systemic issue. This could stem from misleading job advertisements, poor management, or a toxic team environment.
Strategies to Reduce New Hire Turnover
To improve retention among new employees, consider implementing the following strategies:
Realistic Job Previews: Be honest about the challenges of the role during the interview to set proper expectations.
Structured Onboarding: Implement a 30-60-90 day plan that guides the new hire through their integration.
Mentorship Programs: Pair new hires with experienced employees to provide social support and guidance.
Regular Check-ins: Managers should have weekly one-on-ones to address concerns before they lead to resignation.
Calculating the Cost
Beyond the percentage, it is vital to understand the financial impact. The cost of replacing an employee can range from 50% to 200% of their annual salary. By reducing new hire turnover, organizations can save significant capital and maintain higher team morale.