The True Cost of HR Problems
Every day without strategic HR support costs your business money, reputation, and growth opportunities. These costs are often hidden, compounding quietly until they surface as lawsuits, turnover, stalled growth, or cultural breakdown.
💸 Financial Risks
- EEOC settlements averaging $40,000 to $300,000 or more
- Wrongful termination cases costing $80,000 to $500,000 per incident
- High turnover expenses of 50 to 200 percent of an employee’s salary
- DOL violations including back wages, penalties, and legal fees
- Workers’ compensation claims driven by poor safety culture
⚖️ Legal and Compliance Risks
- Discrimination lawsuits due to unclear or inconsistent policies
- Wage and hour violations from overtime miscalculations
- OSHA fines and potential criminal liability
- Union organizing vulnerability tied to poor employee relations
- Regulatory audits resulting in costly penalties
📈 Growth and Productivity Impact
- Managers spending over 40 percent of time on HR issues
- Disengaged employees performing up to 34 percent below potential
- Open positions costing $500 to $1,500 per day
- Growth stalled without scalable HR infrastructure
- Cultural decay caused by inconsistent systems
The Hidden Costs Add Up Fast
$50K
Average annual cost of poor HR for a 100 employee company
$200K
Potential savings with strategic HR leadership
4X
Average ROI on strategic HR investment in the first year
Calculate Your HR Risk and Savings
The question is not whether you can afford strategic HR support. It is whether you can afford not to have it.
Calculate Your HR Risk and Savings💬 What Colleagues Say
As her coworker at Prysmian, I have had the opportunity to witness Mickie's exceptional skills and contributions firsthand. Mickie possesses a strong ability to keep people engaged and is always eager to lend a helping hand. She brings people together to accomplish shared goals and fosters a collaborative work environment.
During our time working together, Mickie demonstrated remarkable expertise in Human Resources, Safety protocols, and Operations management. Her proactive approach to safety, deep HR knowledge, and operational insight proved invaluable.
What impressed me most was her ability to make meaningful contributions quickly while maintaining the highest professional standards. Her communication skills and ability to work effectively at all levels make her a true partner. I recommend Mickie Murrell without reservation.
Nicole Kearns, Human Resources Business Partner @ Prysmian
Cost savings and ROI figures represent outcomes observed in prior client engagements. Individual results may vary based on company size, industry, workforce composition, and specific circumstances.