📊 Staffing Metrics That Actually Matter in 2025
Still tracking cost-per-hire as your north star? Time to zoom out.
In 2025, staffing success is about more than filling roles fast or cheap. It’s about consistent quality, long-term retention, and candidate experience that drives real business outcomes.
Here are the recruiting KPIs that actually matter now—and why every staffing firm should be tracking them:
⚡ 1. Time-to-Submit & Time-to-Hire
Speed still wins.
But not just speed to hire—speed to action.
- How fast are you submitting qualified candidates after intake?
- How long does it take to go from application to offer?
Why it matters: The best talent is off the market in 10 days or less. If you’re slow, you’re invisible.
✅ 2. Quality-of-Hire
You filled the role—but did they perform?
Track performance data at 30, 60, and 90 days. Align with client feedback and hiring manager satisfaction.
Why it matters: A fast hire that quits early = a fail. Focus on fit, not just fill.
🔁 3. First-Year Retention Rate
How many candidates are still with the company after 12 months?
Retention tells you whether your placements are sustainable—not just fast.
Why it matters: High churn = wasted effort and weak referrals.
💬 4. Candidate Experience Score
Ask your talent:
- Did they feel heard?
- Was communication clear?
- Would they recommend your firm?
Why it matters: Ghosting, drop-offs, and poor reviews start with a broken candidate journey.
🔍 The Bottom Line:
Cost-per-hire is only one piece of the puzzle.
If you’re not measuring the full lifecycle—speed, quality, and retention—you’re not optimizing for true hiring success.
📣 Recruiters: What metrics are driving your strategy this year?
If it’s still just volume and spend, it’s time to evolve.
Curiohire helps U.S. staffing firms build smarter, scalable recruiting strategies with the metrics that move the needle.
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