Staffing Industry

Employee Benefits ROI Calculator for Staffing & Employment Services

Industry-specific data: 45.5% avg turnover | $42,000 avg salary | 35% replacement cost

Avg Turnover Rate
45.5%
Avg Annual Salary
$42,000
Replacement Cost
35% of salary
Staffing and employment services companies face the irony of being in the talent business while struggling with their own talent challenges. With internal staff turnover at 45.5% and average salaries of $42,000, staffing agencies experience the costly cycle of constantly replacing recruiters, account managers, and operational staff. At a replacement cost of 35% of salary ($14,700 per departure), a 50-employee staffing agency losing 23 internal staff annually spends over $338,000 on turnover — money that could fund a comprehensive benefits program three times over. The staffing industry's unique position creates both challenges and opportunities regarding benefits. On the challenge side, internal staff (recruiters, account managers, and operations personnel) often feel undervalued relative to the clients they serve and the placed candidates they support. On the opportunity side, staffing agencies that provide excellent internal benefits create a workforce that is more knowledgeable about benefits, more passionate about their employer, and more effective at selling benefits-inclusive staffing solutions to clients. For staffing agencies that co-employ or directly employ placed workers, the benefits equation extends to the temporary and contract workforce as well. The Affordable Care Act's employer mandate provisions, multi-state compliance requirements, and workers' compensation complexity create a regulatory maze that benefits from professional management — whether through internal expertise or a PEO partnership.
Expert Insight

"The staffing industry has a dirty secret: agencies that can't retain their own people are selling workforce stability to clients. Investing in internal staff benefits is both a retention strategy and a credibility strategy. When your recruiters have great benefits, they understand the value proposition better and sell it more effectively. The ROI is compound — lower internal turnover PLUS higher revenue from better client relationships."

— Benefitra Benefits Strategy Team

Frequently Asked Questions: Staffing Benefits ROI

How do benefits affect recruiter retention?

Staffing recruiters are in high demand across the industry. Agencies offering comprehensive benefits (medical, retirement, mental health) retain recruiters 30% longer than those offering minimal packages. Since an experienced recruiter generates 2-3x the revenue of a new hire, the retention ROI is significant.

What benefits should staffing agencies offer internal staff?

Medical coverage, dental, 401k with match, mental health support (high-stress environment), and professional development. On-demand pay and flexible scheduling are increasingly important. Consider referral bonuses and commission structures as part of total compensation.

How do benefits help staffing agencies win clients?

Agencies that offer benefits-inclusive staffing solutions (medical, dental, 401k for placed workers) command higher bill rates and win more clients. The benefits expertise of well-benefited internal staff improves client consultation quality.

What compliance challenges do staffing agencies face?

ACA employer mandate (tracking hours across multiple work sites), multi-state employment compliance, workers' comp for diverse job classifications, joint employer liability, and wage/hour compliance for temporary workers. A PEO provides expertise across all areas.

Industry data sourced from BLS JOLTS, KFF 2024, SHRM Human Capital Benchmarking, and industry association reports.

This calculator is educational. Consult with a licensed benefits advisor for plan-specific projections.

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Consult with a licensed benefits advisor for plan-specific projections.\n'; return txt; }, [cp, empN, op.scenario, idealBenefitsCostData, peoAnnual, turnoverIdeal, turnoverPeo, attractionIdeal, attractionPeo, tthCalcIdeal, tthCalcPeo, prodValueIdeal, prodValuePeo, hrTimeSavings, hrChValue, compValue, wcSavings, currentSat, idealSat, idealBenIds, newBenIds, replacedToolsCost]); const handleShareEmail = useCallback(() => { setUserActions(o=>({...o, shared:true})); const emailRe=/^[^\s@]+@[^\s@]+\.[^\s@]+$/; const emailList = share.emails.split(/[,;\s]+/).map(function(e){return e.trim();}).filter(Boolean); const invalid = emailList.filter(function(e){return !emailRe.test(e);}); if(invalid.length){setShareEmailError('Invalid email'+(invalid.length>1?'s':'')+': '+invalid.join(', '));return;} const toEmails = emailList.join(','); const txt = generateShareText(); const senderLine = share.senderName ? (share.senderName + ' has') : 'Someone on your team has'; const noteLine = share.senderNote ? ('\n\nNote from ' + (share.senderName || 'sender') + ':\n"' + share.senderNote + '"\n') : ''; const subject = 'Benefits ROI Analysis' + (cp.name ? ' for ' + cp.name : ''); const body = 'Hi,\n\n' + senderLine + ' shared a Benefits ROI analysis for your review.' + noteLine + '\n\n' + txt; const mailto = 'mailto:' + encodeURIComponent(toEmails) + '?subject=' + encodeURIComponent(subject) + '&body=' + encodeURIComponent(body); window.open(mailto, '_blank'); setShare(function(o){return Object.assign({}, o, {sent:true});}); if (lf.done) { // Already submitted via form — update existing complete entry with share details fetch('submit.php', { method: 'POST', headers: { 'Content-Type': 'application/json' }, body: JSON.stringify({ type: 'update_actions', session_id: sessionIdRef.current, data: { userActions: {...userActions, shared: true}, shareDetails: { recipientEmails: toEmails, senderName: share.senderName || '', noteToRecipients: share.senderNote || '' } } }) }).catch(function(err) { console.log('Update share error:', err); }); } else { // Not yet submitted via form — create new complete lead from share if (partialTimerRef.current) { clearTimeout(partialTimerRef.current); partialTimerRef.current = null; } if (leadTimerRef.current) { clearTimeout(leadTimerRef.current); leadTimerRef.current = null; } const payload = { type: 'complete', session_id: sessionIdRef.current, data: { name: share.senderName || '', email: toEmails, phone: '', company: '', source: 'share_email', shareDetails: { recipientEmails: toEmails, senderName: share.senderName || '', noteToRecipients: share.senderNote || '' }, companyProfile: { name: cp.name, industry: cp.industry, state: cp.state, range: cp.range, exact: cp.exact }, benefitsSelected: { current: currentBenIds, ideal: idealBenIds }, peoInfo: { hasPeo: pe.hasPeo, peoName: pe.peoName, peoCost: pe.peoCost, hrChallenges: pe.hrCh, compliance: pe.comp }, turnoverData: { avgSalary: td.avgSalary, hvSalary: td.hvSalary, turnoverRate: td.turnoverRate, hvPct: td.hvPct, growthHires: td.growthHires }, roiSummary: { scenario: op.scenario, employee_count: empN, ideal_gross_value: turnoverIdeal.total + attractionIdeal.value + tthCalcIdeal.total + prodValueIdeal, ideal_benefits_cost: idealBenefitsCostData.totalMid, peo_annual_cost: peoAnnual, hr_time_savings: hrTimeSavings, compliance_value: compValue, wc_savings: wcSavings }, userActions: {...userActions, shared: true} } }; fetch('submit.php', { method: 'POST', headers: { 'Content-Type': 'application/json' }, body: JSON.stringify(payload) }).catch(function(err) { console.log('Share submit error:', err); }); } }, [lf.done, share, cp, pe, td, op.scenario, empN, currentBenIds, idealBenIds, turnoverIdeal, attractionIdeal, tthCalcIdeal, prodValueIdeal, idealBenefitsCostData, peoAnnual, hrTimeSavings, compValue, wcSavings, userActions, generateShareText]); const handleCopySummary = useCallback(() => { setUserActions(o=>({...o, copied:true})); const txt = generateShareText(); if (navigator.clipboard) { navigator.clipboard.writeText(txt).then(function(){ setShare(function(o){return Object.assign({}, o, {copied:true});}); setTimeout(function(){setShare(function(o){return Object.assign({}, o, {copied:false});});}, 2500); }); } else { // Fallback const ta = document.createElement('textarea'); ta.value = txt; document.body.appendChild(ta); ta.select(); document.execCommand('copy'); document.body.removeChild(ta); setShare(function(o){return Object.assign({}, o, {copied:true});}); setTimeout(function(){setShare(function(o){return Object.assign({}, o, {copied:false});});}, 2500); } }, [generateShareText]); const hrChallenges = [ {id:"recruiting",l:"Recruiting and hiring"},{id:"onboarding",l:"Employee onboarding"},{id:"payroll",l:"Payroll processing"}, {id:"terminations",l:"Handling terminations"},{id:"disputes",l:"Employee disputes"},{id:"benefits",l:"Benefits administration"} ]; const complianceItems = [ {id:"epli",l:"Employment Practices Liability"},{id:"flsa",l:"FLSA/Wage & Hour"},{id:"harassment",l:"Harassment prevention"}, {id:"fmla",l:"FMLA administration"},{id:"ada",l:"ADA compliance"},{id:"iNine",l:"I-9 verification"}, {id:"osha",l:"OSHA/Workplace safety"},{id:"handbook",l:"Employee handbook"} ]; return ( <> {/* ═══ NAV ═══ */}
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Staffing Benefits ROI Calculator

Compare your ideal benefits vs full PEO benefits — with full transparency

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Staffing & Employment Services
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Satisfaction Benchmarks: Health Only: 40-55% | +Dental+Vision: 50-65% | +Core 7: 60-75% | 30+ Benefits: 75-90%

2a. Select Your Current Benefits

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Current Employee Benefit Satisfaction Score
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2b. Select Benefits to Add for Your Ideal Package

Check a benefit to add it. For some benefits, you can customize how it's funded or how much to invest.

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Ideal Package Employee Benefit Satisfaction
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Understanding Employer Cost Types:
Noncontributory — Employer pays 100%. All eligible employees enrolled automatically.
Contributory — Employer & employee share cost. Carriers often require 50%+ ER share, 75% participation.
Voluntary — Employee-paid. $0 employer cost possible. Employer provides access via payroll deduction.
Employer-Funded / Admin — Employer pays platform or program fee, or admin costs only.
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⚠️ Important Considerations:
  • Minimum participation: Most group benefit carriers require 75% employee participation for contributory plans (medical, dental). Voluntary lines typically need 10-25%.
  • Small group rules: Under 50 employees, ACA small group rules apply — community-rated premiums, essential health benefits required. Over 50, large group underwriting applies.
  • Employer contribution minimums: Most carriers require the employer to contribute at least 50% of employee-only premiums for group health. Some states require higher (e.g., Hawaii mandates 50%, some carriers require 75%).
  • Enrollment windows: Adding new benefits typically requires a qualifying event or annual open enrollment period.
  • Voluntary benefits at $0: Benefits marked "Voluntary" can genuinely cost the employer $0 — the employer simply provides access and payroll deduction. These still boost satisfaction and recruitment.
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{idealBenefitsCostData.voluntaryBenefits.length} benefit(s) marked Employee-Paid add value to your package at no direct employer cost — employees get group pricing via payroll deduction.
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2c. PEO Benefits Available

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Full PEO Employee Benefits Satisfaction
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Industry ({cp.industry || 'default'}): {ind.turnover}% avg turnover, {fmt(ind.avgSalary)} avg salary
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Total Employee Turnover

uTd('totalLeaveCurrent',v)} suffix="emp" placeholder={String(defTotalLeave)} optional type="number" tip={`Industry average: ${ind.turnover}% = ${defTotalLeave} employees/year`}/> uTd('totalLeaveIdeal',v)} suffix="emp" placeholder={String(Math.round(defTotalLeave * 0.85))} optional type="number" tip={turnoverPredTip('ideal')}/> uTd('totalLeavePeo',v)} suffix="emp" placeholder={String(Math.round(defTotalLeave * 0.75))} optional type="number" tip={turnoverPredTip('peo')}/>

High-Value Employee Analysis

uTd('hvSalary',v)} prefix="$" placeholder={String(Math.round(avgSal * 1.7))} optional type="number"/> uTd('replCostHV',v)} suffix="%" placeholder={String(ind.replacement * 2)} optional type="number" tip={replacementTip}/>
uTd('hvExtraRevenue',v)} prefix="$" suffix="/year extra" placeholder={String(Math.round(avgSal * 0.5))} optional type="number" tip={hvRevenueTip}/>
uTd('hvLeaveCurrent',v)} suffix="emp" placeholder={String(defHVLeave)} optional type="number"/> uTd('hvLeaveIdeal',v)} suffix="emp" placeholder={String(Math.round(defHVLeave * 0.7))} optional type="number"/> uTd('hvLeavePeo',v)} suffix="emp" placeholder={String(Math.round(defHVLeave * 0.6))} optional type="number"/>
uTd('hvPct',v)} suffix="%" placeholder="15" optional type="number"/> uTd('hvPctIdeal',v)} suffix="%" placeholder="20" optional type="number"/> uTd('hvPctPeo',v)} suffix="%" placeholder="25" optional type="number"/>
uTd('growthHires',v)} suffix="new positions" placeholder={String(Math.round(empN * 0.1))} optional type="number" tip="Net new positions (excluding turnover). Total hires = growth + turnover replacements."/>

Time-to-Hire

uTd('tthCurrent',v)} suffix="days" placeholder={String(defTTH)} optional type="number"/> uTd('tthIdeal',v)} suffix="days" placeholder={String(Math.round(defTTH * 0.85))} optional type="number"/> uTd('tthPeo',v)} suffix="days" placeholder={String(Math.round(defTTH * 0.75))} optional type="number"/>

Productivity & Engagement

Top productivity boosters: Financial Planning, Mental Health, Wellness, Caregiving, On-Demand Pay

uTd('prodCurrent',v)} min={0} max={100} showValue/> uTd('prodIdeal',v)} min={0} max={100} showValue color="accent-blue-500"/> uTd('prodPeo',v)} min={0} max={100} showValue/>
{/* Turnover Preview */}

Turnover Savings Preview

Your Ideal Benefits
{fmt(turnoverIdeal.total)}
{turnoverIdeal.fewerTotal} fewer employees leaving
Full PEO Benefits
{fmt(turnoverPeo.total)}
{turnoverPeo.fewerTotal} fewer employees leaving
 {/* S4: PEO Value Analysis */}

Do you currently have a PEO?

{['yes','no'].map(v=>)}
{pe.hasPeo==='yes'&&(
uPe('peoName',v)} placeholder="e.g. ADP TotalSource" optional/> uPe('peoCost',v)} prefix="$" placeholder="5000" optional type="number"/>
)} {pe.hasPeo==='no'&&(
Current Payroll & HR Tool Costs

A PEO replaces these tools entirely. Enter your current costs so we can calculate your true net investment. Values are pre-filled with industry benchmarks for {empN} employees.

uPe('payrollCost',v)} prefix="$" placeholder={String(hrToolBenchmarks.payroll.cost(empN) * empN)} tip="Total monthly bill from your payroll provider (ADP, Paychex, Gusto, etc.). Not employee wages — just the service fee." optional type="number"/> {!pe.payrollCost &&
Industry avg for {empN} employees: ~{fmt(hrToolBenchmarks.payroll.cost(empN) * empN)}/mo (${hrToolBenchmarks.payroll.cost(empN)}/emp/mo)
}
HR Tools & Services (check all that apply):
{Object.entries(hrToolBenchmarks).filter(([id])=>id!=='payroll').map(([id,tool])=>{ const on = pe.hrTools[id]; const benchMo = tool.cost(empN); const ovr = pe.hrToolOverrides[id]; const effMo = ovr !== undefined && ovr !== '' ? parseFloat(ovr) : benchMo; const annTotal = effMo * empN * 12; return
toggleTool(id)} className="flex items-center gap-2 cursor-pointer flex-1">
{on&&}
{tool.label} {tool.hint}
{on && {fmt(annTotal)}/yr}
{on &&
$/emp/mo: {e.stopPropagation();uToolOvr(id,e.target.value);}} onClick={e=>e.stopPropagation()} onWheel={e=>e.target.blur()} className="w-20 px-2 py-1 border border-white/[0.15] rounded text-xs text-right bg-white/[0.08] text-white/90" min="0" step="1"/> {ovr !== undefined && ovr !== '' && parseFloat(ovr) !== benchMo && } = {fmt(effMo * empN)}/mo for {empN} emp
}
; })}
{replacedToolsCost > 0 &&
Total Current Tools Cost:{fmt(replacedToolsCost)}/year
This amount is replaced by your PEO and counted as savings in the analysis below.
}
)}
uPe('ft',v)} placeholder={String(empN)} optional type="number"/> uPe('pt',v)} placeholder="0" optional type="number"/>
Estimated PEO Cost:${tier.pepm.toFixed(2)}/emp/mo
Annual:{fmt(peoAnnual)}
{pe.hasPeo==='yes' && currentPeoCost > 0 &&
vs Current: peoAnnual ? 'text-bih-green' : 'text-emerald-400'}`}>{currentPeoCost > peoAnnual ? `Save ${fmt(currentPeoCost - peoAnnual)}/yr` : `${fmt(peoAnnual - currentPeoCost)}/yr more`}
} {pe.hasPeo==='no' && replacedToolsCost > 0 && <>
Current tools replaced:{fmt(replacedToolsCost)}/yr
Net new PEO cost:{peoAnnual - replacedToolsCost <= 0 ? `Save ${fmt(Math.abs(peoAnnual - replacedToolsCost))}/yr` : `${fmt(peoAnnual - replacedToolsCost)}/yr`}
}

HR Time Savings

With guaranteed compliance, expert access, and unified integrations:

uPe('hrHoursSaved',v)} suffix="hrs" placeholder={String(benchmarkHours)} optional type="number"/> uPe('hrHourlyRate',v)} prefix="$" placeholder={String(ind.hrHourlyRate)} optional type="number"/> uPe('hrOpportunityCost',v)} suffix="%" placeholder="40" optional type="number"/>
Total HR Time Value: {fmt(hrTimeSavings)}/year

HR Challenges

Suggested values are based on your industry and headcount. You can adjust any value after selecting it.

{hrChallenges.map(c=>{ const sug=getHRVal(c.id); const on=pe.hrCh.includes(c.id); const ov=pe.hrChOvr[c.id]; const eff=ov!==undefined&&ov!==''?parseFloat(ov):sug; return
toggleArr('hrCh',c.id)} value={fmt(eff)} tip={getHRTip(c.id)}/> {on &&
Annual value: $ uHrOvr(c.id,e.target.value)} onWheel={e=>e.target.blur()} className="w-28 px-2 py-1 border border-white/[0.15] rounded text-xs text-right bg-white/[0.08] text-white/90" min="0" step="500"/> {ov!==undefined&&ov!==''&&parseFloat(ov)!==sug && }
}
; })}
{hrChValue > 0 &&
Total: {fmt(hrChValue)}/year
}

Compliance Concerns

Values are expected annual risk cost (probability × typical claim cost). Adjust as needed.

{complianceItems.map(c=>{ const sug=getCompVal(c.id); const on=pe.comp.includes(c.id); const ov=pe.compOvr[c.id]; const eff=ov!==undefined&&ov!==''?parseFloat(ov):sug; return
toggleArr('comp',c.id)} value={eff>0?fmt(eff):'N/A'} tip={getCompTip(c.id)}/> {on && sug>0 &&
Annual risk value: $ uCompOvr(c.id,e.target.value)} onWheel={e=>e.target.blur()} className="w-28 px-2 py-1 border border-white/[0.15] rounded text-xs text-right bg-white/[0.08] text-white/90" min="0" step="500"/> {ov!==undefined&&ov!==''&&parseFloat(ov)!==sug && }
}
; })}
{compValue > 0 &&
Total: {fmt(compValue)}/year
}

Workers' Compensation

PEO savings: {isBlue ? '20-60%' : '0-30%'} ({isBlue ? 'blue' : 'white'}-collar)

uPe('wcPremium',v)} prefix="$" placeholder="25000" optional type="number"/> uPe('wcSavingsEst',v)} suffix="%" placeholder={String(Math.round(wcSavPct))} optional type="number"/>
{wcSavings > 0 &&
{fmt(wcSavings)} savings
}
{/* S5: Value Breakdown */} {/* Scenario Tabs */}
Projection Scenario
{[{k:'conservative',l:'Conservative',sub:'70%'},{k:'base',l:'Base Case',sub:'100%'},{k:'optimistic',l:'Optimistic',sub:'130%'}].map(s=>( ))}

{op.scenario === 'conservative' ? 'Showing 70% of projected improvements — your floor estimate' : op.scenario === 'optimistic' ? 'Showing 130% of projected improvements — with strong execution' : 'Showing base case — projected improvements from industry research'}

{/* Industry Benchmark */} {(() => { const ct = ind.compThreshold; // Map satisfaction to industry-relative percentile: compThreshold = 50th percentile const toPos = (sat) => { if (sat <= 35) return 5; if (sat < ct) return 5 + (sat - 35) / (ct - 35) * 45; // 35→5%, ct→50% return 50 + (sat - ct) / (95 - ct) * 45; // ct→50%, 95→95% }; const curPos = Math.min(95, Math.max(5, toPos(currentSat))); const idealPos = Math.min(95, Math.max(5, toPos(idealSat))); const peoPos = Math.min(95, Math.max(5, toPos(peoSat))); const curLabel = curPos < 25 ? 'Below Average' : curPos < 50 ? 'Approaching Average' : curPos < 75 ? 'Competitive' : 'Top Tier'; return (
📊 Benefits Competitiveness: {cp.industry || 'Your Industry'} INDUSTRY-SPECIFIC COMPETITIVENESS

This bar reflects what it takes to be competitive in ${cp.industry || 'your industry'} specifically — not a one-size-fits-all score.

How it works:
Different industries have different benefits expectations. In ${cp.industry || 'your industry'}, a satisfaction score of ~${ct}% represents the competitive midpoint where most employers sit.

${cp.industry || 'Your industry'} insight:
${ind.compNote}

What the positions mean:
• Left (red): Well below ${cp.industry || 'industry'} norms — high turnover risk
• Center line: Average for ${cp.industry || 'your industry'} (~${ct}% satisfaction)
• Right (green): Above ${cp.industry || 'industry'} peers — strong recruitment advantage

Your scores:
• Current: ${currentSat}% — ${curLabel}
• Ideal: ${idealSat}%
• PEO: ${peoSat}%

Sources: MetLife, SHRM, Willis Towers Watson industry benchmarks`}/>
{/* Industry average marker */}
{/* Current marker */}
{/* Ideal marker */}
{/* PEO marker */}
Below AverageIndustry Avg ({ct}%)Top Tier
Current: {currentSat}% — {curLabel} Ideal: {idealSat}% PEO: {peoSat}%
{ind.compNote}
); })()} {(() => { const sMult = op.scenario === 'conservative' ? 0.7 : op.scenario === 'optimistic' ? 1.3 : 1.0; const sLabel = op.scenario === 'conservative' ? 'Conservative' : op.scenario === 'optimistic' ? 'Optimistic' : 'Base Case'; // Scenario-adjusted values const sTurnoverIdeal = Math.round(turnoverIdeal.total * sMult); const sTurnoverPeo = Math.round(turnoverPeo.total * sMult); const sAttractionIdeal = Math.round(attractionIdeal.value * sMult); const sAttractionPeo = Math.round(attractionPeo.value * sMult); const sTthIdeal = Math.round(tthCalcIdeal.total * sMult); const sTthPeo = Math.round(tthCalcPeo.total * sMult); const sProdIdeal = Math.round(prodValueIdeal * sMult); const sProdPeo = Math.round(prodValuePeo * sMult); const sHrTime = Math.round(hrTimeSavings * sMult); const sHrCh = Math.round(hrChValue * sMult); const sComp = Math.round(compValue * sMult); const sWc = Math.round(wcSavings * sMult); const sIdealGross = sTurnoverIdeal + sAttractionIdeal + sTthIdeal + sProdIdeal; const sIdealNet = sIdealGross - idealBenefitsCostData.totalMid; const sReplacedTools = replacedToolsCost; // not scenario-adjusted — real spend const sPeoGross = sTurnoverPeo + sAttractionPeo + sTthPeo + sProdPeo + sHrTime + sHrCh + sComp + sWc + sReplacedTools; const sPeoNet = sPeoGross - peoAnnual; const sPeoChangeAmount = currentPeoCost > 0 ? peoAnnual - currentPeoCost : peoAnnual; const sPeoNetAdjusted = currentPeoCost > 0 ? sPeoGross - sPeoChangeAmount : sPeoNet; const sPeoROI = peoAnnual > 0 ? Math.round((sPeoGross / peoAnnual) * 100) : 0; const sIdealROI = idealBenefitsCostData.totalMid > 0 ? Math.round((sIdealGross / idealBenefitsCostData.totalMid) * 100) : 0; return (<>
{/* Ideal Benefits Column */}

Your Ideal Benefits

{sTurnoverIdeal > 0 && {turnoverIdeal.fewerTotal} fewer leaving} tip={turnoverPreviewTip(true)}/>} {sAttractionIdeal > 0 && {attractionIdeal.extraHV} extra high-value hires} tip={attractionTip(true)}/>} {sTthIdeal > 0 && {tthCalcIdeal.daysSaved} days saved × {totalHires} hires} tip={tthTip(true)}/>} {sProdIdeal > 0 && {prodC}% → {prodIdeal}%} tip={prodTip(true)}/>}
Gross Value ({sLabel}):{fmt(sIdealGross)}
{idealBenefitsCostData.totalMid > 0 && (
Benefits Investment90% CONFIDENCE INTERVAL

Low: ${fmt(idealBenefitsCostData.totalLow)}/yr
Mid: ${fmt(idealBenefitsCostData.totalMid)}/yr
High: ${fmt(idealBenefitsCostData.totalHigh)}/yr`}/> ({fmt(idealBenefitsCostData.totalLow)} - {fmt(idealBenefitsCostData.totalHigh)})
)}
Net Value {fmt(sIdealNet)}/yr
{idealBenefitsCostData.totalMid > 0 &&
ROI: {sIdealROI}%
}
{/* PEO Column */}

Full PEO Benefits

{sTurnoverPeo > 0 && {turnoverPeo.fewerTotal} fewer leaving} tip={turnoverPreviewTip(false)}/>} {sAttractionPeo > 0 && {attractionPeo.extraHV} extra high-value hires} tip={attractionTip(false)}/>} {sTthPeo > 0 && {tthCalcPeo.daysSaved} days saved × {totalHires} hires} tip={tthTip(false)}/>} {sProdPeo > 0 && {prodC}% → {prodPeo}%} tip={prodTip(false)}/>} {sHrTime > 0 && {hoursSaved} hrs/week freed} tip={hrTimeSavingsTip}/>} {sHrCh > 0 && {pe.hrCh.length} challenges addressed}/>} {sComp > 0 && {pe.comp.length} risks mitigated}/>} {sWc > 0 && {wcSavPct}% savings}/>} {replacedToolsCost > 0 && Payroll + {Object.keys(pe.hrTools).filter(k=>pe.hrTools[k]).length} HR tools replaced} tip={`TOOLS REPLACED BY PEO

A PEO bundles payroll, HRIS, benefits admin, compliance, and more into one platform.

Your current costs being replaced:
${payrollAnnual > 0 ? '\u2022 Payroll: ' + fmt(payrollAnnual) + '/yr
' : ''}${Object.keys(pe.hrTools).filter(k=>pe.hrTools[k]).map(id => {const b=hrToolBenchmarks[id];const ovr=pe.hrToolOverrides[id];const mo=ovr!==undefined&&ovr!==''?parseFloat(ovr):b.cost(empN);return '\u2022 '+b.label+': '+fmt(mo*empN*12)+'/yr';}).join('
')}

Total replaced: ${fmt(replacedToolsCost)}/yr

This is real budget you're already spending that the PEO absorbs.`}/>}
Gross Value ({sLabel}):{fmt(sPeoGross)}
{currentPeoCost > 0 && (
PEO Change: {sPeoChangeAmount < 0 ? `+${fmt(Math.abs(sPeoChangeAmount))} savings` : `(${fmt(sPeoChangeAmount)})`}
)} {!(currentPeoCost > 0) && (
PEO Investment:({fmt(peoAnnual)})
)} {!(currentPeoCost > 0) && sReplacedTools > 0 && (
Tools Replaced:+{fmt(sReplacedTools)}
)}
Net Value {fmt(sPeoNetAdjusted)}/yr
ROI: {sPeoROI}%
{pe.hasPeo === 'yes' && currentPeoCost > 0 && (
Switching Analysis
Your current PEO cost:{fmt(currentPeoCost)}/yr
Recommended PEO cost:{fmt(peoAnnual)}/yr
PEO cost difference:{sPeoChangeAmount < 0 ? `Save ${fmt(Math.abs(sPeoChangeAmount))}` : fmt(sPeoChangeAmount)}/yr
{sWc > 0 &&
Workers' comp savings:+{fmt(sWc)}/yr
}
0 ? 'text-bih-green' : 'text-amber-300'}`}> Total switching {switchingSavings > 0 ? 'saves' : 'costs'}: {fmt(Math.abs(switchingSavings))}/yr
)}
{/* Multi-Year Projection Inputs */}

Multi-Year Projection Settings

uTd('illustrateYears',v)} options={[{v:'1',l:'1 Year'},{v:'2',l:'2 Years'},{v:'3',l:'3 Years'},{v:'4',l:'4 Years'},{v:'5',l:'5 Years'},{v:'6',l:'6 Years'}]} tip="Select the number of years for your value projection (max 6 years)."/>
{Array.from({length: parseInt(td.illustrateYears||'3')}, (_,i)=> { const yr = i+1; const gby = td.growthByYear || {}; return
Year {yr}
{const v=e.target.value;setTd(p=>({...p,growthByYear:{...p.growthByYear,[yr]:v}}));}} onWheel={e=>e.target.blur()} placeholder={String(growthHires)} className="w-full px-3 py-2 border border-white/[0.15] rounded-bih font-body text-sm pr-10 bg-white/[0.08] text-white/90"/> emp
; })}
{/* Side by Side Time Values */} {(() => { const illustrateYears = parseInt(td.illustrateYears) || 3; const gby = td.growthByYear || {}; const getYearGrowth = (yr) => { const v = gby[yr]; return (v !== '' && v !== undefined && v !== null && !isNaN(parseFloat(v))) ? parseFloat(v) : growthHires; }; // Base annual values WITHOUT HV attraction (attraction will be recalculated per year) const baseIdealNetNoAttraction = sIdealNet - sAttractionIdeal; const basePeoNetNoAttraction = sPeoNetAdjusted - sAttractionPeo; // Build year-by-year projection const yearRows = []; let cumulativeIdeal = 0; let cumulativePeo = 0; let cumulativeHVIdeal = 0; let cumulativeHVPeo = 0; let cumulativeNewEmps = 0; for (let y = 1; y <= illustrateYears; y++) { const growthThisYear = getYearGrowth(y); cumulativeNewEmps += (y > 1 ? getYearGrowth(y - 1) : 0); const empY = empN + cumulativeNewEmps; const empRatio = empN > 0 ? empY / empN : 1; // Recalculate hires for this year's employee count const turnoverHiresY = Math.round(empY * ind.turnover / 100); const growthHiresY = growthThisYear; const totalHiresY = turnoverHiresY + growthHiresY; // Calculate new extra HV employees attracted this year const currentHVY = Math.round(totalHiresY * hvPctC / 100); const targetHVIdealY = Math.round(totalHiresY * hvPctIdeal / 100); const targetHVPeoY = Math.round(totalHiresY * hvPctPeo / 100); const extraHVIdealY = targetHVIdealY - currentHVY; const extraHVPeoY = targetHVPeoY - currentHVY; // Accumulate HV employees (they persist and generate value each year) cumulativeHVIdeal += Math.max(0, extraHVIdealY); cumulativeHVPeo += Math.max(0, extraHVPeoY); // This year's value: scaled base + cumulative HV attraction value const yearIdealValue = baseIdealNetNoAttraction * empRatio + cumulativeHVIdeal * hvExtraRevenue * sMult; const yearPeoValue = basePeoNetNoAttraction * empRatio + cumulativeHVPeo * hvExtraRevenue * sMult; cumulativeIdeal += yearIdealValue; cumulativePeo += yearPeoValue; yearRows.push({ year: y, empCount: Math.round(empY), newHVIdeal: Math.max(0, extraHVIdealY), newHVPeo: Math.max(0, extraHVPeoY), cumHVIdeal: cumulativeHVIdeal, cumHVPeo: cumulativeHVPeo, annualIdeal: Math.round(yearIdealValue), annualPeo: Math.round(yearPeoValue), cumulativeIdeal: Math.round(cumulativeIdeal), cumulativePeo: Math.round(cumulativePeo) }); } return (

Value Comparison Over Time

{sLabel} scenario ({sMult === 1 ? '100%' : sMult === 0.7 ? '70%' : '130%'} of projected improvements) • {Array.from({length:illustrateYears},(_,i)=>getYearGrowth(i+1)).join('/')} employees added (by year)

{yearRows.map((r, i) => ( ))}
Period Your Ideal Benefits Full PEO Benefits
Monthly {fmt(Math.round(sIdealNet / 12))} {fmt(Math.round(sPeoNetAdjusted / 12))}
{r.year}-Year Total {r.empCount} employees • {r.cumHVIdeal > 0 || r.cumHVPeo > 0 ? `+${r.cumHVIdeal}/${r.cumHVPeo} HV` : ''} {fmt(r.cumulativeIdeal)} {fmt(r.cumulativePeo)}
{cumulativeHVIdeal > 0 || cumulativeHVPeo > 0 ? (

High-Value Employee Compounding Effect

Over {illustrateYears} year{illustrateYears > 1 ? 's' : ''}, your improved benefits attract {yearRows[yearRows.length-1].cumHVIdeal} additional high-value employees (Ideal) / {yearRows[yearRows.length-1].cumHVPeo} (PEO) who each generate {fmt(hvExtraRevenue)}/yr in extra revenue. Earlier hires compound value across all subsequent years.

) : null}
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Data Sources

Benefits Costs: KFF Employer Health Benefits Survey 2024, NADP Dental Benefits Report, VSP/EyeMed Vision Benchmarks. Turnover & Retention: SHRM Human Capital Benchmarking Report, Work Institute Retention Report, BLS Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS). Compliance & Risk: Hiscox EPL Study, EEOC Charge Statistics, DOL Wage & Hour Division enforcement data, ICE Worksite Enforcement, OSHA penalty adjustments. Satisfaction & Engagement: MetLife Annual Employee Benefits Study, Willis Towers Watson Benefits Research, Gallup Employee Engagement Survey. PEO Data: NAPEO Industry Statistics, Pepperdine Private Capital Markets Project.

Key Assumptions

Turnover reduction from improved benefits: 10-25% (ideal), 20-30% (PEO), based on SHRM and Work Institute research. Satisfaction scoring follows MetLife/Willis Towers Watson tiered benchmarks (health only → core 7 → comprehensive). Replacement cost percentages sourced from SHRM, Center for American Progress, and Work Institute by role level. Benefit cost ranges represent 90% confidence intervals from cited industry surveys and do not reflect specific carrier quotes. All values are annualized estimates.

Important Limitations

This tool provides estimates based on industry benchmarks and published research. Actual costs and savings depend on plan design, carrier selection, geographic factors, workforce demographics, contribution strategy, participation rates, and regulatory requirements. Benefits cost ranges assume typical employer contribution levels; actual quotes will vary based on group size, claims history, and underwriting. Voluntary benefits show $0 employer cost but may have implicit costs (admin time, enrollment support). Small groups (under 50) are subject to ACA small group market rules; large groups (50+) have different underwriting and compliance obligations. This calculator is educational — consult with a licensed benefits advisor for plan-specific projections and carrier quotes.

Participation & Contribution Rules

Group health coverage: Most carriers require 75% eligible employee participation and 50%+ employer contribution for employee-only coverage. Some states have higher minimums (e.g., Hawaii 50% mandate, some carriers require 75% contribution). Voluntary lines: Typically 10-25% participation minimums, no employer contribution required. Under 2 enrolled: Many carriers will not issue group coverage with fewer than 2 enrolled employees. Section 125 / Cafeteria Plan: Pre-tax employee contributions require a Section 125 plan document — PEOs typically include this.

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