Recruitment Analytics
Overview
Below is a business‑focused explanation of the Recruitment Analytics report in Dafater, written for HR leaders, recruiters, and management teams.
Recruitment Analytics – Business Overview
What Business Information This Report Provides
The Recruitment Analytics report gives a consolidated view of recruitment demand versus actual hiring progress. It helps the business understand:
- How many positions are planned versus filled
- Where hiring is on track or delayed
- Which departments or roles require urgent recruitment attention
- Overall recruitment efficiency aligned with workforce planning
This report connects recruitment activity directly to the approved Staffing Plan, ensuring hiring decisions are aligned with business growth and operational needs.
When and Why to Use This Report
You should use this report when:
- Reviewing workforce planning and hiring progress
- Tracking recruitment performance against approved plans
- Preparing management or board-level HR updates
- Identifying hiring gaps that may impact operations
- Planning recruitment budgets and timelines
Why it matters:
Without this report, recruitment can become reactive. Recruitment Analytics ensures hiring remains proactive, planned, and aligned with business objectives.
Key Columns and Their Business Meaning
While column names may vary slightly, the report typically includes:
Department
Shows which business unit the hiring demand belongs to. Helps prioritize critical departments.Designation / Role
Indicates the specific role being recruited. Useful for role-based workforce analysis.Planned Positions
Number of employees approved in the staffing plan. This reflects strategic workforce intent.Positions Filled
Number of roles already hired. Shows recruitment progress.Open Positions
Remaining vacancies yet to be filled. Highlights hiring gaps.Recruitment Status
Indicates whether hiring is pending, in progress, or completed.Staffing Plan Period
Timeframe for which the hiring was planned (monthly, quarterly, or yearly).
Available Filters and Their Business Purpose
The report includes filters to help focus analysis:
Company / Business Unit
Analyze recruitment performance across different entities.Department
Focus on specific departments to identify hiring bottlenecks.Designation / Role
Review demand and fulfillment for critical roles.Staffing Plan Period
Compare hiring across different planning cycles.Status (Open / Filled)
Quickly identify pending recruitment requirements.
These filters allow management to zoom in on problem areas without reviewing raw recruitment data.
How to Interpret the Results for Business Decisions
High open positions with nearing deadlines
Indicates risk to operations and may require faster hiring or alternative staffing options.Consistently unfilled roles
Suggests issues with job market availability, compensation, or role design.Departments exceeding planned hiring
May indicate scope changes or uncontrolled recruitment that needs review.Hiring completed early or on time
Reflects effective recruitment planning and execution.
Use these insights to adjust recruitment strategies, budgets, or workforce plans.
Common Use Cases and Scenarios
Monthly HR Review Meetings
Present recruitment progress against approved staffing plans.Business Expansion Planning
Track readiness of workforce for new projects or locations.Cost Control and Budgeting
Ensure hiring aligns with approved manpower budgets.Operational Risk Management
Identify roles that, if left unfilled, could impact service delivery or compliance.Leadership Dashboards
Provide management with a high-level view of hiring health.
Summary
The Recruitment Analytics report in Dafater transforms recruitment data into actionable business insights. It ensures hiring remains structured, measurable, and aligned with strategic workforce planning—helping the organization grow efficiently and sustainably.
Report Information
- Module: HR
- Related DocType: Staffing Plan
- Report Type: Script Report
- Standard: Yes