Strategy18 Jan 2023

Predictive Hiring: Forecasting Retention Before Day One

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Leslie AlexanderContent Writer @ Deep Talent
Predictive Hiring: Forecasting Retention Before Day One

High turnover is the silent killer of growth. While most companies focus on "Time to Hire," the metric that truly matters is "Quality of Hire"—specifically, retention.

The Cost of Churn

Replacing a senior developer can cost up to 200% of their annual salary. This includes recruitment fees, onboarding time, and lost productivity. What if you could predict who would stay?

Signals Before Day One

Our data suggests that retention markers appear early. Response times during the interview process, the types of questions asked by the candidate, and their career trajectory velocity are all inputs into our predictive models.

Retention Graph

The Deep Talent Difference

We don't just match for skills; we match for cultural and operational fit. By analyzing thousands of successful long-term placements, we have identified the DNA of a "sticky" hire.

Strategic Implementation

For our clients, this means moving from reactive backfilling to proactive team building. It changes the conversation from "We need a body in a seat" to "We need a partner for the long haul."