The Innovation Drain You’re Not Tracking — But Your Gen Z Talent Is

When we talk about turnover, we often think in terms of recruiting costs and team
morale.
But there’s a hidden cost no one’s calculating—
Innovation Drain.

�� Estimated $100K–$300K per year per team
in lost innovation, productivity tools, and early-adopter opportunities

Here’s what that really means:
Gen Z employees are often the first to spot new platforms, experiment with AI tools,
and push for automation.
They don’t wait for training — they lead it.

But when these early-career digital natives leave, your teams lose:
 Workflow momentum
 AI adoption speed
 Peer-to-peer training on emerging tools
 The voice of your most agile, future-ready thinkers

�� According to Gallup, disengaged employees are:
 18% less productive
 15% less profitable
Multiply that across agile, product, or marketing teams — and you’re not just losing
people…
You’re losing time-to-innovation.

So here’s the real risk:
You’re playing catch-up in a market where Gen Z expects to lead.

At World of Consulting LLC, we partner with tech-forward companies like yours to:
✔ Reduce early-career exits by 20–30%
✔ Train managers to engage Gen Z’s innovation instinct
✔ Build retention systems that protect your IP, culture, and speed

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