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Time to Hire Benchmarks by Industry: What’s Actually Normal in 2026
Most nonexecutive roles are taking about 39 days to fill in 2026, down slightly from 44 days in 2025, according to SHRM’s most recent benchmark update. Executive roles average around 45 days. But that single number hides enormous variation. Retail and hospitality roles can close in two to three weeks, while software engineering, healthcare, and […]