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Attrition Impact

Model headcount impact from agent attrition rates.

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Model how agent attrition erodes productive FTE over time, accounting for hiring lag and ramp periods.

Last verified: March 2026

Attrition doesn't just remove headcount — it removes productive capacity. A 3% monthly attrition rate with 8-week ramp means you're constantly operating below planned FTE. This calculator models the compounding effect of departures, hiring lag, and new-hire ramp on your effective workforce.

Annualized Attrition Rate36.0%High
HealthyNormalHighCritical
Productive FTE at M6
105.0
Annual Departures
36.0
Annualized Rate
36.0%
MonthDepartedProductive FTE% of Original
139797%
269696%
39105105%
412105105%
515105105%
618105105%
Annualized Rate36%
Ramp Period8wk
Industry Annual Avg30-45%
M6 Productive Capacity105%
Key:At 3% monthly, your team loses 36 agents per year. With 8-week ramp, you're perpetually operating -5 FTE below planned capacity at steady state.
Attrition Impact

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