Metric Calculations

Available Metrics

  1. HRIS Metrics
    1. Headcount
    2. Headcount History
    3. Hired
    4. Departures
    5. Turnover
    6. Retention
    7. Full Time Equivalent (FTE)
    8. Average Age
    9. Average Tenure
  2. Payroll Metrics
    1. Total Salary
    2. Average Salary
    3. Total Accruals
    4. Total Earnings
    5. Total Deductions
    6. Total Employee Deductions
    7. Total Employer Deductions
  3. Recruiting Metrics
    1. ATS Hires
    2. Jobs Posted
    3. Job Openings
    4. Applications
    5. Average Time to Fill
    6. Average Time to Hire

HRIS Metrics

Headcount

Shows the number of active employees at specific points in time. This metric provides a clear snapshot of your workforce size.

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Time Displays active employee count over a selected period, broken down by day, month, quarter, or year. Always calculated on the last day of each selected period.  (e.g., January 31 for January or December 31 for each year).
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  • Month
  • Quarter
  • Year
  • Headcount
  • Hired
  • Departures
  • Retention
  • Average Age
  • Average Tenure
  • Headcount History
Category Shows active employee count on a specific date, segmented by demographics such as Department, Ethnicity, Tenure, and other available categories. Available categories are built dynamically based on what is available in your integrated HR systems and custom fields.
  • Headcount
  • Average Age
  • Average Tenure
  • Headcount History
Single Value Presents the total number of active employees on a specific date as a single consolidated figure.

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Headcount History

Shows the number of active employees at specific points in time. This metric uses historical job change data to analyze which employees were active and their organizational positioning (department, location, management hierarchy) as of the selected date.

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Time Displays active employee count over a period, broken down by day, month, quarter, or year. When viewing a month, quarter, or year, headcount is calculated as of the last day of the period (e.g., January 31 for January or December 31 for each year).
  • Day
  • Month
  • Quarter
  • Year
  • Headcount
  • Hired
  • Departures
  • Retention
  • Average Age
  • Average Tenure
  • Headcount History (beta)
  • Total Accruals
Category Shows active employee count on a specific date segmented by demographics such as department, location, ethnicity, or tenure. This can be visualized as a pie chart or bar chart. Available categories are built dynamically based on what is available in your integrated HR systems and custom fields.
  • Headcount
  • Average Age
  • Average Tenure
  • Headcount History
Single Value Presents the total number of active employees on a specific date as a single figure.

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Hired

Shows the number of new hires over a specified period of time. This metric only counts external hires and excludes internal promotions or role changes.

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Time Displays new hire counts broken down by day, month, quarter, or year. Each period shows hires with start dates during that timeframe. Calculated on the last day of the selected period.
  • Day
  • Month
  • Quarter
  • Year
  • Headcount
  • Hired
  • Departures
  • Retention
  • Average Age
  • Average Tenure
  • Headcount History (beta)
  • Total Accruals
Category Shows total new hires across a period broken down by categories such as department, location, or other demographics. For example, you can view new hires by location during a specific timeframe. Available categories are built dynamically based on what is available in your integrated HR systems and custom fields.
  • Headcount
  • Hired
  • Departures
  • Retention
  • Average Age
  • Average Tenure
  • Headcount History (beta)
  • Total Accruals
Single Value Presents the total number of new hires across a selected period as a single consolidated figure.

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Departures

Shows the number of employees who left the organization (voluntary or involuntary) within a selected period of time.

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Time Displays total departures broken down by day, month, quarter, or year. Each period shows employees with end dates during that timeframe. Calculated on the last day of the selected period.
  • Day
  • Month
  • Quarter
  • Year
  • Headcount
  • Hired
  • Departures
  • Retention
  • Average Age
  • Average Tenure
  • Headcount History (beta)
  • Total Accruals
Category Shows total departures across a period broken down by categories such as department, location, or other demographics. For example, you can view the number of departures by location during a specific timeframe. Available categories are built dynamically based on what is available in your integrated HR systems and custom fields.
  • Headcount
  • Hired
  • Departures
  • Retention
  • Average Age
  • Average Tenure
  • Headcount History (beta)
  • Total Accruals
Single Value Presents the total number of departures across a selected period as a single consolidated figure.

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Turnover

Shows the percentage of employees who left the organization over a specified period of time relative to the average headcount during that same period.

Formula

Turnover is calculated as the number of departures over the period divided by average headcount over the same period.

Formula
Turnover = departures over period /average headcount over same period     
Average headcount = (starting headcount +ending headcount )/2
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Time Shows turnover rates broken down by day, month, quarter, or year. Each period shows the turnover rate for that specific timeframe only (not cumulative). Calculated on the last day of the selected period.
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  • Month
  • Quarter
  • Year
  • Turnover
Category Shows turnover rates across a period broken down by categories such as department, location, or other demographics. For example, you can view the turnover rate for each department during a specific timeframe. Available categories are built dynamically based on what is available in your integrated HR systems and custom fields.
  • Turnover
Single Value Presents the overall turnover rate across a selected period as a single percentage.

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Retention

Shows the percentage of employees who remained with the organization during a selected period of time. This metric helps measure workforce stability and the organization’s ability to retain talent.

Formula
Retention = (headcount at end of period   - new hires over same period   ) / headcount at beginning of period     
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Time Displays retention rates by day, month, quarter, or year. Each period shows the percentage of employees who stayed employed from the beginning to the end of that timeframe. Calculated on the last day of the selected period.
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  • Month
  • Quarter
  • Year
  • Retention
Category Shows retention rates broken down by categories such as department, location, or other demographics. For example, you can view the percentage of employees retained by department during a specific timeframe. Available categories are built dynamically based on what is available in your integrated HR systems and custom fields.
  • Retention
Single Value Presents the overall retention rate for a selected period as a single consolidated percentage.

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Full Time Equivalent (FTE)

Shows the total Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) count of employees at a specific point in time. This metric accounts for part-time employees by converting them into their full-time equivalents, providing an accurate measure of total workforce capacity.

Formula
FTE = (Actual Hours Worked ÷Standard Full -Time Hours )
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Time Displays total FTE count over a selected period, broken down by day, month, quarter, or year. Calculated as of the last day of each period.
  • Day
  • Month
  • Quarter
  • Year
  • Full Time Equivalent
Category Shows FTE count on a specific date segmented by demographics such as department, location, or employment type. Available categories are built dynamically based on what is available in your integrated HR systems and custom fields.
  • Full Time Equivalent
Single Value Presents the total FTE count as of a specific date as a single consolidated figure.


Average Age

Shows the average age of employees in the selected population at a specific point in time.

Formula
Average Age = sum of employee ages /number of employees      
Employee Age = selected date -birth date /365.25
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Time Displays average age over a period, broken down by day, month, quarter, or year. When viewing a month, quarter, or year, average age is calculated on the last day of the period (e.g., January 31 for January or December 31 for each year).
  • Day
  • Month
  • Quarter
  • Year
  • Headcount
  • Hired
  • Departures
  • Retention
  • Average Age
  • Average Tenure
  • Headcount History (beta)
  • Total Accruals
Category Shows average age on a specific date broken down by categories such as department, location, or other demographics. For example, you can view the average age of each department as of today. Available categories are built dynamically based on what is available in your integrated HR systems and custom fields.
  • Headcount
  • Average Age
  • Average Tenure
  • Headcount History
Single Value Presents the overall average age on a specific date as a single number.

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Average Tenure

Shows the average length of employment for employees in the selected population at a specific point in time.

Formulas
Average tenure = selected date   - hired date      
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Time Displays average tenure over a period, broken down by day, month, quarter, or year. When viewing a month, quarter, or year, average tenure is calculated on the last day of the period (e.g., January 31 for January or December 31 for each year).
  • Day
  • Month
  • Quarter
  • Year
  • Headcount
  • Hired
  • Departures
  • Retention
  • Average Age
  • Average Tenure
  • Headcount History (beta)
  • Total Accruals
Category Shows average tenure on a specific date broken down by categories such as department, location, or other demographics. For example, you can view the average tenure of each department as of today. Available categories are built dynamically based on what is available in your integrated HR systems and custom fields.
  • Headcount
  • Average Age
  • Average Tenure
  • Headcount History
Single Value Presents the overall average tenure on a specific date as a single number.

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Payroll Metrics

Total Salary

Shows the total annualized salary of all active employees at a specified point in time for the selected currency. This provides a comprehensive view of your organization's salary commitments.

Available Currencies

  • United States dollar (USD)
  • Euro (EUR)
  • Canadian dollar (CAD)
  • Indian rupee (INR)
  • Australian dollar (AUD)
  • South African rand (ZAR)
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Time Displays total annualized salary across a period, broken down by day, month, quarter, or year. When viewing a month, quarter, or year, total salary is calculated on the last day of the period (e.g., January 31 for January or December 31 for each year).
  • Day
  • Month
  • Quarter
  • Year
  • Average Salary
  • Total Salary
  • Total Deductions
  • Total Earnings
  • Total Employee Deductions
  • Total Employer Deductions
Category Shows total annualized salary on a specific date broken down by categories such as department, location, or other demographics. For example, you can view the total salary across all departments as of the end of last month. Available categories are built dynamically based on what is available in your integrated HR systems and custom fields.
  • Average Salary
  • Total Salary
Single Value Presents the total annualized salary of all active employees as of a specific date as a single figure.

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Average Salary

Shows the average annualized salary of all active employees at a specified point in time. This provides insight into your organization's compensation levels.

Available Currencies

  • United States dollar (USD)
  • Euro (EUR)
  • Canadian dollar (CAD)
  • Indian rupee (INR)
  • Australian dollar (AUD)
  • South African rand (ZAR)
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Time Displays average annualized salary across a period, broken down by day, month, quarter, or year. When viewing a month, quarter, or year, average salary is calculated on the last day of the period (e.g., January 31 for January or December 31 for each year).
  • Day
  • Month
  • Quarter
  • Year
  • Average Salary
  • Total Salary
  • Total Deductions
  • Total Earnings
  • Total Employee Deductions
  • Total Employer Deductions
Category Shows average annualized salary on a specific date broken down by categories such as department, location, or other demographics. For example, you can view the average salary across all departments as of the end of last month. Available categories are built dynamically based on what is available in your integrated HR systems and custom fields.
  • Average Salary
  • Total Salary
Single Value Presents the overall average annualized salary of all active employees as of a specific date as a single figure.

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Total Accruals

Shows the total amount of accrued time off (PTO, sick time, vacation) for employees across a selected period, measured in hours. You can filter by specific plan codes or descriptions to focus on particular time-off types.

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Time Displays total accruals broken down by day, month, quarter, or year. For example, you can track how much time off employees have earned each month of the current year.
  • Day
  • Month
  • Quarter
  • Year
  • Headcount
  • Hired
  • Departures
  • Retention
  • Average Age
  • Average Tenure
  • Headcount History (beta)
  • Total Accruals
Category Shows total accruals across a period segmented by categories such as plan type, department, or other demographics. Available categories are built dynamically based on what is available in your integrated HR systems and custom fields.
  • Headcount
  • Hired
  • Departures
  • Retention
  • Average Age
  • Average Tenure
  • Headcount History (beta)
  • Total Accruals
Single Value Presents the total accruals across the selected period as a single figure.

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Total Earnings

Shows the total amount of compensation paid to employees across a selected period. This includes pay categories such as salary, bonus, bereavement, FMLA, and PTO. You can filter by specific earning codes or descriptions to focus on particular earning types.

Available Currencies

  • United States dollar (USD)
  • Euro (EUR)
  • Canadian dollar (CAD)
  • Indian rupee (INR)
  • Australian dollar (AUD)
  • South African rand (ZAR)
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Time Displays total earnings broken down by day, month, quarter, or year. For example, you can track compensation amounts for each month of the current year.
  • Day
  • Month
  • Quarter
  • Year
  • Average Salary
  • Total Salary
  • Total Deductions
  • Total Earnings
  • Total Employee Deductions
  • Total Employer Deductions
Category Shows total earnings across a period segmented by categories such as pay type, department, or other demographics. Available categories are built dynamically based on what is available in your integrated HR systems and custom fields.
  • Average Salary
  • Total Salary
  • Total Deductions
  • Total Earnings
  • Total Employee Deductions
  • Total Employer Deductions
Single Value Presents the total earnings across the selected period as a single figure.

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Total Deductions

Shows the total dollar amount of deductions taken from employee paychecks across a selected period. This includes items such as 401(k) contributions, life insurance, and medical premiums. You can filter by specific deduction codes to focus on particular deduction types.

Available Currencies

  • United States dollar (USD)
  • Euro (EUR)
  • Canadian dollar (CAD)
  • Indian rupee (INR)
  • Australian dollar (AUD)
  • South African rand (ZAR)
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Time Displays total deductions broken down by day, month, quarter, or year. For example, you can track deduction amounts for each month of the current year.
  • Day
  • Month
  • Quarter
  • Year
  • Average Salary
  • Total Salary
  • Total Deductions
  • Total Earnings
  • Total Employee Deductions
  • Total Employer Deductions
Category Shows total deductions across a period segmented by categories such as deduction type, department, or other demographics. Available categories are built dynamically based on what is available in your integrated HR systems and custom fields.
  • Average Salary
  • Total Salary
  • Total Deductions
  • Total Earnings
  • Total Employee Deductions
  • Total Employer Deductions
Single Value Presents the total deductions across the selected period as a single figure.

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Total Employee Deductions

Shows the total dollar amount of deductions made from employees' paychecks across a selected period. These are employee-paid contributions and may include 401(k) contributions, HSA contributions, voluntary life insurance, and other elective benefits. You can filter by specific deduction codes to focus on particular deduction types.

Available Currencies

  • United States dollar (USD)
  • Euro (EUR)
  • Canadian dollar (CAD)
  • Indian rupee (INR)
  • Australian dollar (AUD)
  • South African rand (ZAR)
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Time Displays total employee deductions broken down by day, month, quarter, or year. For example, you can track employee deduction amounts for each month of the current year.
  • Day
  • Month
  • Quarter
  • Year
  • Average Salary
  • Total Salary
  • Total Deductions
  • Total Earnings
  • Total Employee Deductions
  • Total Employer Deductions
Category Shows total employee deductions across a period segmented by categories such as deduction type, department, or other demographics. Available categories are built dynamically based on what is available in your integrated HR systems and custom fields.
  • Average Salary
  • Total Salary
  • Total Deductions
  • Total Earnings
  • Total Employee Deductions
  • Total Employer Deductions
Single Value Presents the total employee deductions across the selected period as a single figure.

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Total Employer Deductions

Shows the total dollar amount of employer-paid contributions made on behalf of employees across a selected period. These include contributions such as 401(k) employer match, employer-paid medical premiums, and company-sponsored life insurance. You can filter by specific contribution codes to focus on particular contribution types.

Available Currencies

  • United States dollar (USD)
  • Euro (EUR)
  • Canadian dollar (CAD)
  • Indian rupee (INR)
  • Australian dollar (AUD)
  • South African rand (ZAR)
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Time Displays total employer contributions broken down by day, month, quarter, or year. For example, you can track employer contribution amounts for each month of the current year.
  • Day
  • Month
  • Quarter
  • Year
  • Average Salary
  • Total Salary
  • Total Deductions
  • Total Earnings
  • Total Employee Deductions
  • Total Employer Deductions
Category Shows total employer contributions across a period segmented by categories such as contribution type, department, or other demographics. Available categories are built dynamically based on what is available in your integrated HR systems and custom fields.
  • Average Salary
  • Total Salary
  • Total Deductions
  • Total Earnings
  • Total Employee Deductions
  • Total Employer Deductions
Single Value Presents the total employer contributions across the selected period as a single figure.

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Recruiting Metrics

ATS Hires

Shows the number of new hires processed through the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) over a specified period. This metric only includes candidates hired through the ATS; employees hired through other channels are not counted. The count is based on start dates listed in the ATS, defaulting to hired date if start date is not available.

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Time Displays ATS hires broken down by day, month, quarter, or year. Each period shows hires with start dates during that timeframe.
  • Day
  • Month
  • Quarter
  • Year
  • ATS Hires
Category Shows total ATS hires across a period broken down by categories such as recruiter, department, or other demographics. Available categories are built dynamically based on what is available in your integrated HR systems and custom fields.
  • ATS Hires
Single Value Presents the total number of ATS hires across the selected period as a single figure.

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Jobs Posted

Shows the number of requisitions posted over a specified period of time. This metric only counts jobs whose posted date falls within the selected period, not all jobs that were open during that period.

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Time Displays jobs posted broken down by day, month, quarter, or year. For example, you can see how many jobs were posted in each month of the previous year.
  • Day
  • Month
  • Quarter
  • Year
  • Jobs Posted
Category Shows total jobs posted across a period broken down by categories such as job status, department, or other demographics. For example, you could analyze jobs posted by job status to see how many have been closed, how many are in approval stage, and how many are actively published. Available categories are built dynamically based on what is available in your integrated HR systems and custom fields.
  • Jobs Posted
Single Value Presents the total number of jobs posted across the selected period as a single figure.

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Job Openings

Shows the total number of budgeted Full-Time Equivalents (FTEs) for requisitions posted over a specified period. This metric only counts openings for requisitions with posted dates within the selected period, not all jobs open during that period. Requisitions without specified budgeted FTEs are counted as one opening.

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Time Displays total budgeted FTEs broken down by day, month, quarter, or year. For example, you can view how many openings were posted in each month of the previous year.
  • Day
  • Month
  • Quarter
  • Year
  • Job Openings
Category Shows total openings across a period broken down by categories such as location, department, or other demographics. Available categories are built dynamically based on what is available in your integrated HR systems and custom fields.
  • Job Openings
Single Value Presents the total number of openings across the selected period as a single figure.

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Applications

Shows the number of applications completed over a specified period of time. This metric only counts applications submitted during the selected period.

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Time Displays applications broken down by day, month, quarter, or year. For example, you can see how many applications were submitted during each month of the previous year.
  • Day
  • Month
  • Quarter
  • Year
  • Applications
Category Shows total applications across a period broken down by categories such as source, department, or other demographics. For example, you could analyze applications by source to see how many came through your company website, employee referrals, or job search platforms. Available categories are built dynamically based on what is available in your integrated HR systems and custom fields.
  • Applications
Single Value Presents the total number of applications submitted across the selected period as a single figure.

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Average Time to Fill

Shows the average time to fill a requisition across a selected period. This metric is calculated from the date a job is opened to the day someone starts in the role. The selected date filters based on the start date of the person hired to fill the role. This metric measures the efficiency of your recruitment process.

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Time Displays average time to fill broken down by day, month, quarter, or year. For example, you can track how this metric trends month over month.
  • Day
  • Month
  • Quarter
  • Year
  • Average Time to Fill
Category Shows average time to fill across a period broken down by categories such as recruiter, department, or other demographics. Available categories are built dynamically based on what is available in your integrated HR systems and custom fields.
  • Average Time to Fill
Single Value Presents the overall average time to fill across the selected period as a single figure.

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Average Time to Hire

Shows the average time elapsed from when a candidate applies to a position until their start date. The selected date filters based on the start date of the person hired. This metric measures the candidate experience throughout your hiring process.

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Time Displays average time to hire broken down by day, month, quarter, or year. For example, you can track how this metric trends month over month.
  • Day
  • Month
  • Quarter
  • Year
  • Average Time to Hire
Category Shows average time to hire across a period broken down by categories such as recruiter, department, or other demographics. Available categories are built dynamically based on what is available in your integrated HR systems and custom fields.
  • Average Time to Hire
Single Value Presents the overall average time to hire across the selected period as a single figure.

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