While there remains high interest around metrics and measuring the performance of the recruitment function, there is still very little data to benchmark/validate best in class performance with respect to process efficiency, service quality, and cost of vacancy.

To that end, over the next year, we are taking the initiative to develop relevant benchmarks in these critical areas. In doing so, we hope to augment what is currently available within the industry (not re-create the wheel on information you can already find!)

We know this initiative will not be without challenges. We clearly understand the importance of segmenting data for solid "apples to apples" comparisons with respect to size of organization, industry, and geography (major metro markets, rural markets, etc.)

But we also understand that the core recruitment process is fundamentally the same across industries/geography and quality can be measured consistently across organizations if survey instruments are similar.

With that said, our first two benchmark studies will be specific too:

• Healthcare organizations
• Corporate recruitment organizations

We are most excited to provide process efficiency and cost of vacancy benchmarks. As we speak at conferences (and work with companies) regarding Lean, JIT recruitment strategies, usually the first question we get is "what is best in class/what benchmarks are available?"

To learn more about Lean, Just-in-time recruiting and this benchmarking study, please plan on attending a free webinar on 9/23. We will discuss the importance of measuring process effiency, the impact of cost of vacancy and the elements of this powerful benchmarking study.

In addition, we are looking for charter organizations (or partners) that would like to volunteer time/intellectual capital to this initiative.

This is a completely volunteer, no cost initiative. If you participate, you will receive access to the information we gather.

Please plan on attending our event on 9/23. If you have particular interest in becoming a charter partner - please contact us directly.