New Research Highlights Strategies for Scaling Hiring Without Losing Quality
A recent study reveals that organizations excelling in high-volume hiring leverage strategic planning, technology, and performance metrics to maintain quality while scaling.
The HR Research Institute's latest study, HR.com's State of Seasonal, Hourly and Volume Hiring 2025, uncovers the strategies behind successful high-volume hiring. Organizations that excel in this area are four times more likely to find AI tools effective and three times more likely to link hiring metrics to on-the-job performance, according to the research.
Key metrics such as quality of hire, conversion rate, time to hire, and retention rate are emphasized as critical for long-term success. The study also identifies applicant tracking systems, artificial intelligence, virtual job previews, and employee referral tracking tools as the most effective technologies for managing high-volume recruitment.
Despite advancements, challenges like high turnover, poor candidate-job fit, and manual processing persist. The research suggests that overcoming these issues requires a combination of strategic planning and the right technological tools. Debbie McGrath, CEO of HR.com, highlights the importance of data and tools in achieving hiring efficiency and quality.
This research offers valuable insights for HR professionals facing increasing hiring demands, particularly in industries reliant on large hourly or contract workforces, by demonstrating how strategic use of technology and metrics can turn high-volume hiring into a competitive advantage.