Retention Risk
Predict, Prevent, and Protect ROI
Overview
Losing a top performer costs your business more than just institutional knowledge—it drains productivity, disrupts team dynamics, and results in tens of thousands in rehiring and onboarding costs. Optimo gives you the tools to predict retention risk, take action early, and quantify the financial value of retention.
The Problem: High Attrition = High Cost
Despite HR teams’ best efforts, most organizations:
Can’t spot disengaged employees until it’s too late.
Lack a consistent, data-driven way to flag top talent at risk.
Struggle to communicate the cost of attrition in terms the CFO understands.
From the Optimo PRD:
“Despite abundant HR data, companies lack an integrated way to identify emerging talent problems … and to take action”.
The average cost to replace a high-performing employee ranges from 1.5x–2x their annual salary. Multiply that across several regrettable exits and the financial impact becomes urgent.
Optimo’s Solution: Retention Intelligence with ROI Built In
🔍 Predictive Risk Modeling
Optimo uses AI to analyze engagement, manager effectiveness, and behavior patterns to flag employees at risk of churn—especially high-potential and high-performing employees.
💡 Actionable Alerts & Interventions
Rather than just raising red flags, Optimo offers data-backed, contextual next steps for managers and HR—like scheduling a check-in, connecting a HiPo with a mentor, or recognizing recent achievements.
📊 ROI-Backed Executive Dashboard
Optimo translates people metrics (like engagement scores or manager ratings) into financial outcomes:
Estimated Cost of Turnover saved per retained employee.
Productivity Value of high-performers.
Retention ROI visible by department or role.
👤 HiPo Retention Toolkit
HiPo profiles and mentorship features ensure your rising stars stay engaged and see a future with your company—minimizing costly, avoidable exits.
Measurable Results
Organizations using Optimo have reported:
Metric | Impact |
|---|---|
Regrettable Attrition | ↓ 20% in 12 months |
Engagement in At-Risk Teams | ↑ 10% |
Average Manager Effectiveness Score | ↑ 15% |
Estimated Savings via Reduced Turnover | $250K+ annually in mid-size orgs |
“The platform calculates and displays the associated ‘Cost of Turnover’ … to report savings in dollar amounts.”
Competitive Advantage
Most tools stop at engagement scores. Optimo closes the loop by tying people risks directly to financial value.
Feature | Optimo | Culture Amp | Lattice | Leapsome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Predictive Retention Alerts | ✅ | ⚠️ | ⚠️ | ⚠️ |
Financial Impact Calculations | ✅ ROI & Cost of Turnover | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
HiPo Retention Plans | ✅ Full toolkit | ❌ | ✅ Basic | ⚠️ Limited |
Manager Interventions | ✅ Actionable prompts | ⚠️ Surveys only | ✅ Partial | ✅ |
Real-World Impact
Imagine this:
A VP sees two key employees flagged in Optimo's dashboard due to declining engagement. The system quantifies the potential cost: $175K in productivity and replacement losses.
The manager initiates a tailored retention plan—coaching, recognition, mentorship—guided by Optimo's AI. Three months later, both employees are re-engaged and back on track. The dashboard updates the CFO with estimated retention savings.
The ROI of Retention is Clear
With Optimo, you don't just reduce churn—you gain:
📉 Lower turnover costs
🧠 Retained institutional knowledge
💸 A clear, executive-ready view of HR ROI
Retention isn’t just about people—it’s about profit. Let Optimo help you protect both.
