Hires

Hires are individuals who have recently joined an organization as employees, typically after completing recruitment and selection. The term is used in HR analytics to distinguish new employees from existing staff and applicants. The onboarding of new hires aims to integrate them into the organization and accelerate their productivity.

Process: Recruitment and selection involve identifying vacancies, sourcing candidates, screening, interviews, testing, and offers. An accepted offer marks the formal hire, after which onboarding begins. Hiring can include permanent staff, temporary workers, contractors, interns, and trainees.

Onboarding and early tenure: Effective onboarding covers orientation, training, access to systems, and social integration. Early months are critical for understanding role expectations, organizational culture, and performance benchmarks.

Metrics and planning: Common metrics include time-to-fill, time-to-hire, cost-per-hire, offer-acceptance rate, and new-hire retention. Organizations use these data to forecast staffing needs, budget, and to evaluate recruitment channels.

Legal and ethical considerations: Hiring practices are governed by laws and regulations concerning equal opportunity, non-discrimination, and privacy. Employers may conduct background checks and work authorization verification with appropriate consent. Compliance helps ensure fair treatment of all candidates and reduces risk.

Sourcing and trends: Employers recruit hires through multiple channels, including job boards, staffing agencies, employee referrals, career sites, and social media. Increasingly, organizations emphasize employer branding, candidate experience, and internal mobility to improve the quality and diversity of hires.