If your hiring strategy is still focused on speed alone, it’s time to evolve what you measure.
Time-to-fill will always matter—but it doesn’t tell you:
Whether the hire ramped quickly
If they will stay
If they moved your business forward
The most effective hiring leaders are shifting focus—from filling seats to driving performance, retention, and long-term value.
75% of HR leaders say improving quality-of-hire is their #1 priority in 2025 (HR Executive)
The Latest Research: What Hiring Teams Are Tracking Now
Nearly two-thirds (65%) of employers use skills‑based hiring, especially for early-career roles - Companies are screening and interviewing based on demonstrated skills—not just credentials (NACE, 2025)
66% of U.S. TA teams track time‑to‑fill, but only 60% track new-hire retention - Without both, you risk hiring fast—but churning faster (Compono, 2025)
44% of orgs now track quality-of-hire as a key performance metric - It connects hiring to actual business impact (Eightfold x HR.com Report, 2025)
Internal mobility and referrals now account for ~15% of hires—and lead to longer tenure (SmartRecruiters, 2025)