Recruitment Data Analysis: Source of Hire & Cost Efficiency
Explore recruitment metrics including cost per hire, portal utilization, and the effectiveness of organic vs. paid hiring channels for optimizing HR spend.
Recruitment Data Analysis
Source of Hire, Cost Efficiency, and Portal Utilization Report
Executive Summary
Total of 29 hires completed across all channels.
Overall recruitment spend stands at ₹1,35,000.
55% of hires were acquired through Zero Cost channels (Referrals, Direct, Ace).
Naukri remains the top performing single source (28% of hires).
Hiring Breakdown by Source
Naukri (28%) leads as the primary external source, followed closely by Referrals (24%) and Direct Hires (24%).
Paid vs. Zero Cost Channels
More than half of the organization's growth was driven by organic, zero-cost channels like Referrals and Direct Hires, indicating strong employer branding.
Total Portal Expenditure
Naukri consumes the largest portion of the budget (₹80k), followed by Indeed (₹50k). Internshala is a minor cost component (₹5k).
Cost Per Hire Comparison
Indeed is the most expensive channel at ₹25,000/hire. Internshala is highly efficient at ₹1,667/hire, while Naukri sits in the middle at ₹10,000/hire.
Naukri.com Utilization Data
CV Access Usage: 559 used out of 2000 available.
Job Postings: 13 used out of 20 available.
Naukri Resource Efficiency
We are underutilizing the CV database (only 28% used). However, job posting utilization is healthy at 65%.
While Paid Portals drive volume, our Cost Efficiency is driven by the 55% of hires acquired at Zero Cost.
Recruitment Analysis Insight
Conclusions & Recommendations
Evaluate Indeed: With the highest Cost Per Hire (₹25k), ROI should be reviewed.
Maximize Internshala: Very efficient (₹1.6k/hire). Consider increasing usage for junior roles.
Leverage Naukri Assets: Increase CV database mining to utilize the paid quota (currently 28%).
Sustain Organic Growth: Continue incentivizing Referrals to maintain the >50% zero-cost ratio.
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