Spark Brilliance

What Is Leadership Disengagement Actually Costing Your Company?

An unengaged employee costs 34% of their annual salary in lost productivity. For most organizations, that adds up to millions — and the problem compounds with every leader who disengages or walks out the door.

34%

of an employee’s salary is lost when they are disengaged — that’s the hidden cost most companies never calculate.

How It Works
  • Enter your company size and average salary
  • Estimate your current engagement level
  • See the dollar impact instantly

Based on Gallup research. The national average engagement rate is ~33%.

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According to Gallup, the average is around 33%. If you're unsure, try 35–40% as a starting point.
34%
of salary lost per disengaged employee in reduced productivity
Gallup
70%
of business transformations fail due to human dynamics — not strategy or systems
McKinsey
3x
salary is the cost of director-level+ turnover, not including lost knowledge
Industry benchmark
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It takes 9–12 months to fully onboard a new director+ leader. Average tenure for director-level leaders is just 15 months — many never hit full stride before moving on.

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High performers are 3.5x more likely to leave if they feel the company isn’t investing in them.

The ROI of Leadership Activation with Spark Brilliance

Companies that invest in leadership with Spark Brilliance see measurable results:

+56%
Productivity
+63%
Effective Communication
+53%
Alignment & Accountability
-37%
Burnout
-48%
Workplace Stress

Leadership Isn’t Accidental. It’s Activated.

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