Kadir Kirmizitas – KPIs in recruitment!

Measuring KPIs in the recruitment process determines the effectiveness and efficiency of the recruitment strategy and not only evaluates it, but also helps to continuously improve it.

For me personally, the KPI “Time to Hire” is also very important in terms of a positive candidate experience. The shortest possible time to hire shows that the recruitment process is efficient and well organized, which is of course ideal. Unfortunately, this is not always the case. Long hiring times indicate inefficient processes, delays in internal/external communication or difficulties in decision-making. Ultimately, this means that candidates usually lose interest in the company or have already found another job.

One factor for the delay, in many cases, is the line manager. Often he or she is not aware of the impact of the delay. Therefore, collaboration between the talent acquisition manager or recruiter is crucial. The two must see themselves as sparring partners, and it is up to the recruiter to show the line manager the importance of time to hire in particular.

By reducing the time to hire, we can optimize the company’s recruitment processes, hire the best talent faster and ultimately increase our competitiveness on the job market. A positive candidate experience also makes a significant contribution to attracting and retaining talent. And this also has a long-term positive impact on the company.

Finally, a tip for all line managers who are planning to hire someone: don’t start the recruitment process just before your vacation. And if you can’t avoid it, delegate this process early… 😊.