Cost-Per-Hire

What is cost-per-hire?

Cost-per-hire is an HR metric that measures the costs associated with filling a vacancy. This includes the internal, external, direct and indirect costs associated with sourcing, recruiting and staffing an open position.

For more information, see What external and internal costs should be included in a cost-per-hire calculation?


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