Workforce Cost Control Bundle

Four workbooks, one question: what does your workforce really cost? Calculate your labor burden rate, compare contingent staffing costs, weigh overtime against another hire, and build your headcount plan.

Choose one workbook or the full bundle

The Workforce Cost Control Bundle includes four workbooks for $99. Each is also available separately:

• Labor Burden Rate Calculator ($29)
• Contingent Labor Cost and Conversion Workbook ($39)
• Overtime vs New Hire Planner ($39)
• FTE Headcount Planner ($29)

Bought separately, the four total $136. Choose the individual workbook that fits your immediate work, or get all four in the bundle.

Four workbooks for a complete staffing cost picture

Start with your labor burden rate. You will use that number throughout the other workbooks to keep your calculations consistent. Each workbook includes its own Start Here tab and worked example.

• START HERE, the bundle sequence. A two-page guide to the four-step working order, including why the labor burden calculation comes first.
• Know Your Burden Rate. The Labor Burden Rate Calculator combines FICA, FUTA, your state unemployment rate, your workers compensation class rate, and benefits to calculate the true hourly labor cost used throughout the other models.
• Model the Contingent Labor Cost. The Contingent Labor Cost and Conversion Workbook includes a single-role model comparing agency, payrolled, and on-payroll staffing with and without benefits, a program rollup across pay bands, and a scenario comparison.
• Overtime vs New Hire. The Overtime vs New Hire Planner compares the real cost of ongoing overtime with the fully loaded cost of another hire and shows the crossover point.
• Plan the Headcount. The FTE and Headcount Planner calculates how much staffing the work requires, giving you a clear basis for your headcount plan.
• Quick Reference (PDF). A one-page guide to the Contingent Labor Cost and Conversion Workbook, explaining each tab, what to enter, and how to read the results.

How the four workbooks fit together

The workbooks follow the order of a staffing cost analysis. Your burden rate anchors the contingent staffing comparison, the overtime calculation informs the hiring decision, and the headcount planner brings the numbers together.

• Calculate your labor burden rate. Use your actual rates to establish the true hourly labor cost that carries through the other models.
• Compare contingent staffing costs. Use your calculated burden rate to price agency staffing against payroll four ways.
• Evaluate overtime against hiring. Compare the cost of ongoing overtime with another hire and see where the two options cross over.
• Build your headcount plan. Use the FTE calculations to support your staffing recommendation and the budget discussion.

One labor burden rate across all four workbooks

Consistent assumptions make labor-cost comparisons more useful. Calculate your burden rate in the first workbook, then use that same rate throughout the other models.

• A clear working order. The top-level Start Here guide explains the sequence of all four workbooks and why the burden calculation comes first.
• Four complete workbooks. Each has the same model and tabs as its standalone version.
• Sources you can review. Each workbook identifies its BLS, IRS, or survey sources on its own Benchmark or Assumptions and Sources tab.
• Worked examples in every workbook. Each opens with a realistic example so you can see how the calculations work.

Who this is for and other options

Built for

• An operator or finance partner who regularly evaluates labor costs and wants one consistent toolkit.
• An HR lead building the budget case for headcount, conversion, or overtime relief.
• A consultant using these models to prepare a labor-cost review.

If you are looking for

• For contingent workforce classification and agency terms, see the Contingent Workforce Cost and Compliance Kit.
• For a single labor-cost question, each workbook is also available separately, including the Labor Burden Rate Calculator and the Overtime vs New Hire Planner.

Before you buy

What exactly is in the bundle?

You receive four workbooks with the same models and tabs as their standalone versions. Each includes its own Start Here tab and worked example. A top-level Start Here guide explains the sequence, and the license and Google Sheets guide are included once.

How does the $99 bundle compare with buying separately?

Purchased separately, the four workbooks cost $136: $29, $39, $39, and $29. The bundle costs $99 and includes a sequencing Start Here guide available only with the bundle.

Do the workbooks share assumptions?

They share a consistent approach. Calculate your burden rate first, then enter that same number into the contingent, overtime, and headcount models. Each workbook identifies its sources on its Benchmark or Assumptions and Sources tab.

Is this legal or tax advice?

No. These are cost models with planning figures and sourced defaults. For decisions involving worker classification or agreements, the files identify the relevant considerations and direct you to the compliance-side tools.

Is it a subscription?

No. This is a one-time purchase with no recurring fee.

How do I know when it was last checked?

Each file includes a last-reviewed date. Confirm date-sensitive rules and figures before making decisions.

What is the refund policy?

Digital products are covered by a 30-day money-back guarantee. To request a refund, email support@truestephr.com or reply to your receipt within 30 days of purchase.

What happens after I buy?

Your download link appears immediately after checkout, and your email receipt includes the same link. Begin with the top-level Start Here guide for the full bundle sequence. For questions or setup help, email support@truestephr.com.

Can I expense this purchase to my business?

A tool you use for work often qualifies as a deductible business expense, but that depends on your situation, so confirm with your accountant. Your receipt arrives by email at checkout and works as documentation.

Planning figures use sourced, dated defaults. Confirm your own rates and terms before acting on the outputs. General information, not legal or tax advice.

How the download works

Your files arrive as a single ZIP download, best opened on a computer. Save it, extract it (right-click and select Extract All on Windows, or double-click on a Mac), then open the Start Here file first. PDFs open in any reader, and editable files work in Microsoft Excel or free equivalents, including LibreOffice and Google Sheets. No other software is needed. Step-by-step help for every device is at truestephr.com/pages/download-help.