It’s Time to Talk About Time to Hire
Lengthy hiring processes are a major factor in losing top candidates.
| 83% of hiring managers have missed out on a good hire in the past year. |
| 29% attribute this to taking too long to make an offer. |
| Source: Robert Half survey of 2,175 hiring managers in the U.S. |
How long are you taking to hire?
It can now take up to 11 weeks to hire, up 57% from 2021.
| Average time to hire for: |
| Entry-level: 5 weeks |
| Mid-level: 6 weeks |
| Manager/director: 8 weeks |
| Senior leader: 11 weeks |
| Source: Robert Half survey of 400 human resources managers in the U.S. |
| Be swift but prudent when streamlining your hiring process. |
| Tips to consider: |
| Expedite your interview process |
| Produce an offer letter the same day the candidate accepts |
| Keep communication lines open |
| Bottom line: |
| Move quickly, but exercise caution; hiring mistakes could mean 5 months of wasted time between dismal and rehiring. |
For more hiring tips, check out the Robert Half blog at roberthalf.com/blog.
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