What HR Metrics Should You Actually Track?

  • Helps HR professionals focus on the metrics that provide the greatest business value
  • Supports data-driven decision-making by explaining how each metric is measured or calculated
  • Enables HR teams to monitor recruitment, retention, productivity, engagement, and workforce health using consistent measures
  • Strengthens communication with business leaders by linking HR metrics to organizational performance and outcomes
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Downloads 28 downloads Type Cheat Sheet Publication date August 24, 2026 Topics Business PartneringPeople Analytics

This cheat sheet highlights ten essential HR metrics that help measure recruitment effectiveness, workforce productivity, employee engagement, retention, and HR operational efficiency. It serves as a practical reference for selecting meaningful metrics and understanding why they matter.

Included in this resource:

  • Overview of ten key HR metrics, including:
    • Time to hire
    • Cost per hire
    • Quality of hire
    • Early turnover rate
    • Turnover rate
    • Revenue per employee
    • HR cost per employee
    • Employee engagement score
    • Absenteeism rate
    • Employee Net Promoter Score (eNPS)
  • Explanation of what each metric measures.
  • Formula or measurement approach for each metric.
  • Summary of why each metric is important and the business insights it provides.
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