Salary alone won't keep your best people in 2026.
21.4% annual staff turnover is costing NZ employers dearly. Find out exactly what it's costing you.
A competitive salary only covers the basics.
People still leave for marginally more money — because nothing above salary is holding them. When there's no everyday value keeping them engaged, your best people become someone else's hire.
What is turnover really costing you?
A few quick inputs. Get your own annual figure in seconds.
Cost of Turnover Calculator
Pre-filled with NZ averages — adjust to match your team.
Get your full breakdown — and how to fix it.
We'll send the detailed figures and show you exactly where the savings come from.
Replacement cost defaults to 34% of salary and can be set anywhere from 20% (frontline roles) to 214% (senior or hard-to-fill roles) — adjust the slider to match your team. Based on published NZ and international replacement-cost estimates.
Give people a reason to stay — above salary.
1Team layers everyday value on top of pay: savings, wellbeing and life-admin that reach every employee — including your dispersed, frontline teams. No per-user caps. Your brand, not ours.
Lifestyle
1,000+ experiences across NZ & AU — the rewards that make people feel valued.
Health & Wellness
Up to 50% off wellness, fitness and health for the whole team.
Financial Planning
An average of $2,371 a year in savings found, plus tools for peace of mind.
Essential Items
An average of $1,050 a year saved on everyday essentials.
Living Expenses
Everyday savings on groceries, fuel and the cost of living.
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Every month you wait, it compounds.
Each departure you could have prevented is recruitment cost, lost productivity and knowledge walking out the door. The fix pays for itself fast.
See your number →Know your number. Then fix it.
Get your cost-of-turnover figure, then book a 20-minute retention strategy call to see how 1Team brings it down.
How do we help you with staff retention?
One way to enhance employee retention, loyalty, and foster a more positive work culture is by utilizing 1Team's company benefits plan, which is linked to well-known retailers and service providers. Supplement employee compensation, thereby bolstering your team's overall satisfaction.