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It’s Time to Talk About Time to Hire

Working with a Staffing Agency Management tips Management and Leadership Article 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. © 2023 Robert Half International Inc. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veterans.
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