Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Hiring leaders across the country are sounding the alarm as half expect employee turnover to climb in 2026, marking a steep rise from recent years. A new Express Employment Professionals-Harris Poll survey shows turnover expectations jumped from 39% in fall 2024 and 33% in fall 2023 to an eye-catching 50% in 2026.
The financial implications are also escalating.
The average cost of turnover has risen to $45,236, up sharply from $36,723 last year, signaling mounting pressures on companies already