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Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Key Performance Indicators are quantifiable metrics used for evaluating the performance of an organization, individual, or project in accomplishing business-specific goals or objectives.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) are quantifiable measures of performance assessed to determine the success of an organization, individual, or project in achieving the specific goals set for them. In simple words, KPIs will show the progress toward a pre-defined goal. KPIs can vary across organizations or individuals since goals/objectives are unique for each entity. In recruitment, KPIs are widely used to assess the success rate of varied recruitment processes. Some of the most used KPIs for recruitment include Cost Per Hire, Quality of Hire, Candidate Satisfaction, Offer Acceptance Rate, Retention Rate, and many more. Tracking KPIs is considered one of the best ways to identify areas of improvement and derive actionable insights. 

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Implementing KPIs for employees or organizations will not only ensure goal alignment but also facilitate task prioritization and resource allocation. KPIs bring clarity to the responsibilities of employees, helping them to meet the performance expectations within the allocated time frame. The real-time monitoring of performance can also track any deviations from the targets and hence allow employees to stay focused on the task at hand. KPIs are an important element in stakeholder communication as they bring transparency to the process and the expected outcomes. In many organizations, employees receive rewards or incentives based on their KPIs to enhance employee engagement and productivity. 

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