The average hiring process in the UK takes 27.59 days, according to HR Magazine. However, 54% of businesses have previously lost out on a qualified candidate because their hiring process was too long.
Reducing your time to hire should be a priority; not only can a lengthy recruitment process put candidates off but an open vacancy can also increase your spend and put extra strain on your existing resources.
More information: http://www.webrecruit.co.uk/employer-blog/recruitment-tech/how-to-reduce-your-time-to-hire-in-2017