• Hiring employees with disabilities that just want the chance to prove themselves can prevent the hassle of constantly having to hire for the same position. Many supported employment situations last for decades in positions that otherwise experience considerable turnover.

• Bersin by Deloitte estimates the national average cost per hire, regardless of talent acquisition maturity, is $4,000. This ranges from $3,033 in healthcare to $5,611 for manufacturing jobs. However, cost per hire will vary dramatically from one business to another depending on the variety and volume of skills sought, and the approach used to recruit quality hires. The best cost per hire benchmark data for talent acquisition leaders will be internal, year over year changes in cost per hire that come from consistent measurement.

How do you know if your cost per hire is high, low, or average? You can compare your costs against available benchmarks.

Industry benchmarks

• $4129: according to SHRM
• $4000: according to Bersin
• $3400: cost for an entry-level employee
• 16% of annual salary: cost for a 30K or less job
• 20% of annual salary: cost for a 75K or more job

Contact Sylvia Bailey-Charles Business Relations Specialist with the DC Department on Disability Services at 202-503-7891 sylvia.bailey-charles@dc.gov and Schedule a Disability Awareness and Inclusiveness training session for your entire organization.