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The True Cost of a Bad Hire

A poor hiring decision costs far more than just salary. Calculate the devastating sunk costs including recruitment fees, onboarding drag, and operational loss.

Role Parameters

$120,000
20%
6 Months

Total Sunk Cost

$102,000

Salary Paid$60,000
Recruiting Fee$24,000
Est. Operational Loss (30%)$18,000