Like any activity, metrics help measure success in talent acquisition. In this presentation, we will present and explore some of the more commonly recognized metrics for talent acquisition, and associated benchmarks (e.g., recruitment, selection, and quality of hire) with a focus on cost-per-hire. Recruitment Cost-per-hire Executive cost-per-hire Recruitment-expenses-to-HR expenses ratio Requisitions per recruiter (or HR FTE) Requisitions per recruiter (organizations with dedicated recruiters) Requisitions per recruiter (organizations without dedicated recruiters) Selection Acceptance rate Positions externally filled Positions internally filled Time to fill Open to approval Approval to job posting Job posting to start screening Screen applicants Conduct interviews Make final decision Offer to acceptance Quality of Hire Separation 0-3 months Separation 0-6 months Separation 0-12 months