High employee turnover isn't just a nuisance—it’s expensive. Every time an employee walks out the door, organizations are left picking up the pieces. Recruiting, onboarding, training, lost productivity, team disruption—it adds up quickly.
The Cost of Poor Job Fit
According to the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), the cost of replacing an employee can range from 50% to 250% of their annual salary, depending on the role. But it’s not just about replacement costs. Poor job fit affects performance, morale, and even your employer brand.
Here’s what poor job fit really costs:
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Lost productivity – Up to 40% in roles with low engagement
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Increased absenteeism – Poor fit often leads to burnout or withdrawal
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Lower customer satisfaction – Underperforming employees struggle to meet service expectations
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Team disruption – One wrong fit can lower the performance of an entire team
These aren't soft costs—they're profit killers.
The Power of Job Fit: Productivity, Engagement, and Retention
When you align people with roles they’re naturally suited for, performance improves across the board. That’s the magic of job fit.
Precise job fit enhances:
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Engagement – Employees who feel aligned with their work are 3X more likely to stay and be productive
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Productivity – Job-fit aligned employees are 38% more productive, on average
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Retention – Organizations that prioritize job fit see a 30–50% reduction in turnover
At Talevation, we help organizations take the guesswork out of hiring with science-backed assessments that reveal true behavioral, cognitive, and skills alignment.
Case Studies: Real Impact, Real ROI
📈 Tech Firm Reduces Turnover by 42%
A mid-sized tech company was struggling to retain developers—averaging 18-month tenures in a 3-year role. After integrating Talevation’s behavioral and cognitive assessments into their hiring process, they identified key traits that predicted long-term success. Result? Turnover dropped by 42% in the first year.
💼 Financial Services Firm Boosts Sales by 27%
One regional financial services firm used Talevation assessments to re-align their hiring profile for sales reps. With better job fit and targeted coaching, the company saw a 27% increase in closed deals and a 22% boost in customer satisfaction scores within 6 months.
🏥 Healthcare Group Saves $220K in Turnover Costs
A large healthcare provider deployed Talevation’s skills assessments to improve hiring accuracy across administrative and patient-care roles. Better fit led to fewer mis-hires, reducing turnover and saving over $220,000 annually in recruiting and training costs.
Stop Hiring Blind. Start Hiring Smart.
Job fit isn’t a luxury—it’s a necessity. When people are placed in roles where they thrive, they stay longer, perform better, and elevate the entire team.
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