The Glossary · Term
Quality of hire
The value new hires bring, by performance and retention.
Quality of hire assesses the actual value new employees bring, typically judged through performance, ramp-up speed, retention, and manager satisfaction. It shifts the focus from filling seats to hiring well, connecting recruitment decisions to business outcomes months later. Because a truthful EVP and good candidate self-selection tend to lift fit, quality of hire is one of the clearest ways to demonstrate employer branding's long-term payoff.