The Challenge Facing Organizations Today
While technology has advanced rapidly, the human side of business is experiencing unprecedented strain. Today’s organizations face a crisis that’s costing billions in lost productivity, talent, and opportunity.
The Resignation Crisis
13%
Annual voluntary turnover rate, with 3.2 million workers quitting monthly. Replacing an employee costs 80-200% of their annual salary.
Top reason: Toxic culture and poor leadership (37%).
Burnout Epidemic
82%
of employees are at risk of burnout, with 44% feeling emotionally drained daily. Women experience burnout at higher rates (54% vs 35% for men). Gen Z peaks at burnout by age 25 — 17 years earlier than previous generations.
The Absenteeism Drain
$225.8B
Lost annually to absenteeism in the U.S. ($1,685 per employee). Absenteeism rate is 3.2% nationally, with stress causing nearly 1 million workers to miss work daily. Depression-related costs reach $187.8 billion.
The Disengagement Crisis
77%
of employees are either “quiet quitting” (62%) or actively disengaged (15%). This costs the global economy $8.9 trillion annually in lost productivity. Only 23% of workers feel genuinely engaged.
The Overwork Paradox
48%
of remote workers regularly work outside scheduled hours, with 44% working more than previous years. Yet 40% cite “people shortages” as their top stressor. Overtime to cover absences costs organizations millions.
The Retention Challenge
66%
of HR leaders rank retention as their #1 concern. 63% of millennials plan to change jobs within the year. Actively disengaged workers require only 22% pay increase to leave, vs. 31% for engaged employees.
The Financial Impact
$2T
Lost annually to disengagement in the U.S. alone. Median S&P 500 companies lose $282 million annually from disengagement. Companies using attendance tracking see 20% reduction in absence rates.
Mental Health Crisis
43%
of employees say stress levels increased in 2024. Stress-related leaves are up 33%, with 69% taken by women. Only 32% of managers strongly agree they’re prepared to support employee mental health.
