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Sourcing channel effectiveness

Compare recruiting channels by yield, cost per hire and quality.

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How it's worked out

  • Cost per hire = channel cost ÷ hires. Yield = hires ÷ applicants
  • Costs include fees, advertising and referral bonuses
NoteAdd 12-month retention or performance per channel when you have it: cheap hires that leave early are not cheap.

Source: SHRM cost-per-hire standard (ANSI/SHRM 06001)

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