Retention, engagement & workforce metrics · Working
Internal fill rate
Also called: internal hiring rate
ELI5
The proportion of vacancies filled by existing employees.
Used in conversation
“Compare internal fill rate with the same cohort and period before drawing a conclusion.”
Pitch context
You will see “Internal fill rate” in organisation plans, workforce reviews, change programmes and people reports when the discussion reaches retention, engagement & workforce metrics.
Why it matters: In retention, engagement & workforce metrics, the scope can change what data may be used, who may access it and which controls are required.
Caution
Employment law and workplace practice vary by jurisdiction and agreement.
Sources & evidence · 3
Direct term-level sources and supporting source families.
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — BLS GlossaryDirect source · primary · checked 2026-08-16
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Productivity programmeDirect source · primary · checked 2026-08-16
- OECD — G20/OECD Principles of Corporate Governance 2023Supporting source family · institutional · checked 2026-08-16