Quantify the productive output lost while positions remain open in a recruiting funnel. Account for temporary coverage by coworkers or contractors and see both the gross vacancy exposure and the uncovered productivity loss.
Use the main result as a scenario estimate and read the supporting metrics to understand what drives it. Compare current and target cases with consistent definitions.
Productivity value is an internal planning assumption, not necessarily revenue or accounting loss.
Twelve roles open for 45 days at $350 per day create $189,000 of gross exposure. With 30% recovered coverage, uncovered loss is $132,300.
Use figures from the same reporting period and apply one consistent definition to every input. The help text beside each field describes the expected unit.
Zero is accepted where it represents a valid count, cost, or rate. Inputs used as divisors must be greater than zero so the result remains defined.
Not necessarily. The calculator is a planning model based on the values you enter. Confirm accounting treatment with your finance team before using it in reported statements.
Calculate the current case, record the result, then change one assumption at a time. This makes it easier to see which input drives the difference.
Applicant tracking systems may use different cohort dates, stage definitions, exclusions, or rounding. Align those definitions before comparing results.
| Model element | How it is used |
|---|---|
| Open roles | Comparable vacancies being analyzed. Unit: roles. |
| Average vacancy days | Days each position remains unfilled. Unit: days. |
| Productivity value per role per day | Estimated output contribution. Unit: USD/day. |
| Temporary coverage recovered | Output recovered by interim coverage. Unit: %. |