
Retention & Absence Savings Calculator
Estimate potential savings from supporting working carers through Two Generations’ Homeshare.
Figures are based on recognised industry benchmarks: Carers UK (2022), CIPD (2023), and Oxford Economics (2014). Adjust inputs to suit your organisation.
Inputs
Total number of full-time equivalent employees.
Approx. 14% of the UK workforce are unpaid carers (Carers UK, 2022).
Estimated % of carers retained thanks to Homeshare support.
Typical recruitment and onboarding cost per leaver (Oxford Economics, 2014).
Share of carers who actually take caring‑related absence. Default 5%.
Estimated reduction in absence for those carers who take caring‑related leave (CIPD, 2023).
Average cost per absence day (CIPD, 2023).
Fee tiers vary by company size. Contact Two Generations for bespoke pricing.
Retention & Absence — gross savings
Estimated carers
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Avoided leavers
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Retention savings (gross)
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Savings from avoided turnover.
Savings if 1 leaver retained
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Absence savings (gross)
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Applies to % of carers who take caring‑related leave (currently 5%).
Summary
Total savings (gross)
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Annual Homeshare fee
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Overall net benefit (after fee)
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Fee coverage: retention
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What % of the fee is covered by retention savings.
Absence break‑even days
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Days per affected carer (5% of carers) needed to cover the full fee.
Our retention savings calculator helps you see the fiscal benefits of partnering with two Generations.