Business Pitch Dictionary by pitch.dog
Headcount, hiring & workforce planning · Core

Cost per hire

Also called: CPH

ELI5

Recruiting cost divided by hires under a stated method.

Used in conversation

“The number is useful only if everyone calculates cost per hire the same way.”

Pitch context

You will see “Cost per hire” in organisation plans, workforce reviews, change programmes and people reports when the discussion reaches headcount, hiring & workforce planning.

Why it matters: In headcount, hiring & workforce planning, a loose definition can change rights, obligations, approval, disclosure or enforceability.

Caution

Meaning, enforceability and required process vary by jurisdiction and agreement; this definition is not legal advice.

Sources & evidence · 3

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