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Hr Department metrics and KPIs

What are Hr Department metrics?

Developing an effective Hr Department metrics can be intimidating, especially when your daily duties demand your attention. To assist you, we've curated a list of examples to inspire your planning process.

You can copy these examples into your preferred app, or alternatively, use Tability to stay accountable.

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While we have some examples available, it's likely that you'll have specific scenarios that aren't covered here. You can use our free AI metrics generator below to generate your own strategies.

Examples of Hr Department metrics and KPIs

Metrics for HR KPIs

  • 1. Employee Turnover Rate

    The percentage of employees who leave the company during a certain period of time, calculated by dividing the number of employees who leave by the average number of employees and multiplying by 100

    What good looks like for this metric: 10-15%

    Ideas to improve this metric
    • Enhance employee engagement programmes
    • Improve internal communication
    • Offer competitive salaries and benefits
    • Create a clear career progression path
    • Regularly review and improve company culture

  • 2. Time to Hire

    The average number of days it takes from when a job opens until an offer is accepted, indicating the efficiency of the hiring process

    What good looks like for this metric: 40-50 days

    Ideas to improve this metric
    • Streamline the interview process
    • Utilise applicant tracking systems
    • Enhance job descriptions
    • Build a talent pipeline
    • Increase employer branding

  • 3. Employee Engagement Rate

    The level of employee commitment and involvement towards their organisation, typically measured through surveys and engagement scores

    What good looks like for this metric: 70-80%

    Ideas to improve this metric
    • Regularly conduct employee surveys
    • Offer professional development opportunities
    • Recognise and reward employees
    • Foster a positive work environment
    • Encourage regular feedback sessions

  • 4. Absenteeism Rate

    The percentage of workdays employees are absent, calculated by dividing the number of days missed by the total number of workdays available

    What good looks like for this metric: 1.5-3%

    Ideas to improve this metric
    • Implement wellness programmes
    • Improve workplace conditions
    • Address potential causes of stress
    • Provide flexible work options
    • Promote a healthy work-life balance

  • 5. Training Cost Per Employee

    The amount of money spent on training each employee, including materials, time, and any external training sessions

    What good looks like for this metric: $1,000-$1,500

    Ideas to improve this metric
    • Evaluate the effectiveness of existing training programmes
    • Utilise more in-house training resources
    • Leverage online learning platforms
    • Negotiate better rates with external trainers
    • Ensure training aligns with company goals
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Tracking your Hr Department metrics

Having a plan is one thing, sticking to it is another.

Having a good strategy is only half the effort. You'll increase significantly your chances of success if you commit to a weekly check-in process.

A tool like Tability can also help you by combining AI and goal-setting to keep you on track.

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Planning resources

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