What Every CEO Needs to Know About Workforce ROI with Mason Duchatschek
Only 31% of U.S. employees say they feel engaged at work (Gallup). That disengagement, combined with turnover and poor hiring decisions, costs companies nearly $1.9 trillion each year.
Most CEOs treat these issues as people problems. In reality, they are profit problems, hidden drains in the org chart that quietly erode growth.
In this episode of The Bliss Business Podcast, we’re joined by Mason Duchatschek, Bestselling Author, Workforce Strategist, and Founder of Workforce Alchemy. Mason has spent his career helping CEOs uncover and fix profit leaks tied to turnover, disengagement, and team misalignment.
🎙️ Hosted by Stephen Sakach and Tullio Siragusa
🎧 Produced by Tullio Siragusa
🧭 In this episode, we explore:
• Where most CEOs unknowingly bleed profit, and why they don’t see it
• Why relying on resumes, gut instinct, or interviews alone is risky
• The real difference between employees who thrive and those who struggle
• How to spot friction before it turns into turnover or disengagement
• Why empathy and care aren’t just “soft skills” but measurable ROI drivers
🎧 If you’re a CEO, founder, or executive leader, this conversation will show you how to stop “hiring and hoping” and start making smarter, faster workforce decisions that protect margins and accelerate growth.
Mason Duchatschek
Founder and CEO of Workforce Alchemy | Bestselling Author
Mason is a bestselling author, workforce strategist, and creator of a decision-support tool that helps CEOs uncover and fix hidden profit leaks tied to turnover, disengagement, and team misalignment. His tools and strategies translate people-related challenges into clear, actionable business decisions—turning what’s often considered "soft" into measurable ROI.
Mason’s ideas have been featured in Selling Power, Entrepreneur, and The New York Times. He is the co-author of the bestselling books People Matter Most and Inclusive Leadership, which explore the intersection of business performance, employee engagement, and leadership effectiveness.
Mason equips executive teams with tools and tactics to solve workforce problems before they start, and create companies people don’t want to leave.
