The reason you are burning out, can’t find work-life or life-work balance is because of YOU.

Let’s talk ROI. With your financial acumen, you understand the concept well. If you’re investing a dollar in employee productivity, why settle for a return of 60 to 65 cents? Disengaged employees are a drain on resources, costing you precious time and money. And it’s not just about those who are choosing to stay with you; what about those who are leaving? 

According to recent reports, retail turnover averages around 60% (Costco hovers around 8%, WOW!) Turnover of an entry-level employee costs you about 60% of what the salary for that role is. Highly skilled and leadership roles can cost you upwards of 100%-150% of the role’s salary. So essentially, you’re only getting back 60–65 cents on the dollar for each payroll dollar you’re spending on our actual employees, and you’re spending north of 100% of a person’s salary after they quit.

HOW DO YOU KNOW WHEN IT’S TIME FIRE YOURSELF, THEN REHIRE YOURSELF?

Simple: when your choices aren’t yielding productive results. If you catch yourself pointing fingers at your spouse, child, boss, or customers for your team’s or business’s lack of productivity or revenue, it’s a clear sign. That’s the moment to give yourself the pink slip.

We’re flat-out failing as leaders

We’re dropping the ball as leaders, and the numbers don’t lie. According to Gallup, a mere 36% of workers in the US are truly engaged in their jobs. That’s a failing grade by any measure.