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Recruiting Analytics and Metrics

Track key recruiting KPIs, analyze pipeline performance, and make data-driven hiring decisions to improve your recruitment outcomes.

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Kumo Analytics Team

Key Recruiting Metrics

Time to Hire

Average days from job posting to offer acceptance

Target: < 30 days for most roles

Cost per Hire

Total recruiting costs divided by number of hires

Target: $4,000-15,000 depending on role

Source Effectiveness

Which channels produce the best candidates

Target: Track ROI by source

Offer Acceptance Rate

Percentage of offers that are accepted

Target: > 85% acceptance rate

Quality of Hire

Performance ratings of new hires after 6-12 months

Target: Average performance > 3.5/5

Candidate Experience Score

Survey feedback from candidates

Target: > 4.0/5.0 rating

Analytics Dashboard Setup

Configure your recruiting analytics dashboard to track performance and identify trends:

Essential Dashboard Widgets

  • • Pipeline velocity by stage
  • • Conversion rates between stages
  • • Source performance comparison
  • • Time-to-fill trending
  • • Hiring manager performance
  • • Candidate drop-off analysis

Improving Recruiting Performance

  • Review metrics weekly to identify bottlenecks and trends
  • Set benchmarks based on industry standards and historical performance
  • A/B test different job posting formats and channels
  • Track candidate feedback to improve experience
  • Analyze successful hires to refine screening criteria
  • Regular calibration sessions with hiring managers