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Strategy Mar 4, 2026 Replacing an employee is expensive. Meaning employee replacement costs can range from 50% to 200% of their annual salary. For someone earning $80,000, that's $40,000 to $160,000 in recruitment, training, and lost productivity. A thoughtful staff appreciation gift at the right moment – a work anniversary, a project milestone, a simple thank-you – costs a fraction of that and can be the difference between someone feeling valued or starting to look elsewhere. …