The Metrics
At TREQS, we believe recruitment should be as measurable as marketing or sales. Every placement tells a story of speed, quality, retention, and impact.
We track over a dozen key hiring metrics that give you transparency and confidence in every stage of the recruitment process.
Below, you'll find real-world examples based on our recent work with companies across Ireland, from early-stage startups to scaling multinationals.
Speed & Efficiency Metrics
Time to Shortlist: Average: 5 days (Industry Avg: 9 days)
We deliver a qualified shortlist within a week of briefing: typically 3-5 candidates who meet 90%+ of your key criteria.
Time to Hire: Average: 31 days (Industry Avg: 45 days)
By maintaining an active talent network, we cut hiring timelines by over 25%.
Time to Start: Average: 41 days (Industry Avg: 60 days)
From job briefing to onboarding, we manage counter-offers and notice periods proactively to accelerate the final stage.
Quality Metrics
Interview-to-Offer Ratio: 3:1 (Industry Avg: 5:1)
Offer Acceptance Rate: 92% acceptance rate
We achieve this through expectation alignment from the first contact and transparent candidate
engagement throughout.
First-Year Retention Rate: 94% retention
Almost all our placements remain with clients after 12 months.
Hiring Manager Satisfaction Score: 9.3 / 10 average feedback
Measured post-placement via survey across communication, speed, and overall
satisfaction.
Candidate Experience Metrics
Candidate Net Promoter Score (NPS): +68 (Recruitment Industry Avg: +35)
We ensure every candidate, hired or not, leaves with a positive impression of your company.
Process Drop-Off Rate: 8% (Industry Avg: 18%)
Fewer candidates withdraw mid-process thanks to strong communication and clear expectations.
Response Time: Under 4 business hours
Quick, consistent responses maintain engagement and reduce ghosting.
Diversity & Inclusion Metrics
Partnership Health Metrics
Diverse Shortlist Percentage: 43% of shortlisted candidates come from underrepresented backgrounds.
Diverse Hires Ratio: 38% of placements identify as women or underrepresented minorities.
We actively source across inclusive networks and benchmark diversity metrics quarterly.
Fill Rate: 94% of roles successfully filled (vs. 81% industry avg.)
We don't walk away from difficult-to-hire jobs, we fill them.
Repeat Role Ratio: 76% of clients return within 12 months
Our relationships are built on trust, not transactions.
Pipeline Depth: Average of 4.5 qualified candidates per open role
Ensures speed and resilience in hiring across multiple concurrent roles.