What does a 70% ROI mean?

A 70% recruitment ROI means your hiring return is 70% higher than what you spent. So if you invested $100, you got the $100 back and about $70 more in value. It usually signals the process is working well and not wasting time or cost.

Is a 30% ROI good?

Yes, 30% is generally a healthy ROI. It means hiring is adding more value than it costs. Whether it’s “great” depends on the role type, hiring market, and how you calculate returns, but it’s a positive sign.

How do you calculate the “Return” for non-revenue roles?

For non-revenue roles, return is measured through business impact, not sales. Use proxies like time saved, faster delivery, fewer errors, reduced overtime, lower operating cost, and retention. If you hire in lower-cost regions, you can also include the savings compared to your baseline market.

Is it more cost-effective to use an EOR or hire international contractors?

Contractors can look cheaper upfront, but the risk is misclassification and compliance issues. An EOR costs more in service fees, but they handle local employment compliance, payroll, and taxes. In many cases, it comes down to how long you need the role and how much risk you can take.

Does pay transparency in job ads improve offer acceptance?

In most cases, yes. When candidates know the pay range early, you avoid late-stage surprises and drop-offs. It also attracts people who are a better fit from the start, which improves conversions and reduces wasted interview time.