A conservative estimate: acoustic distraction cost (~$200,000 based on 5 daily interruptions at $80K average salary, 23-min recovery), turnover cost from two preventable departures ($60,000 at $30,000 average), productivity loss from disengagement (18% of salary for 6 disengaged employees: ~$86,400). Total conservative estimate: $346,400 per year in preventable costs — against a pod deployment investment that requires no construction, carries no reinstatement liability, and generates returns from day one of occupancy.