This calculator identifies when to start the hiring process based on your current capacity utilisation, growth rate, and the time needed to recruit and onboard.
Purpose:
Enter your current revenue, maximum capacity, monthly growth rate, additional capacity from a new hire, and recruitment lead time. The calculator shows whether to hire now, start looking, or wait.
Tips for Ongoing Use:
Bookmark this page (Ctrl+D or Cmd+D) for quick access.
- Review monthly as revenue changes
- Update capacity estimates as you learn
- Adjust lead time based on role difficulty
- Use for workforce planning discussions
Understanding Basics:
The hiring trigger point accounts for recruitment lead time. If you're at 80% capacity and growing 5% monthly, you need to start hiring before you hit 100% or you'll lose opportunities.
Benefits for SMEs:
- Hire proactively rather than reactively
- Avoid turning away work due to capacity constraints
- Plan recruitment timing effectively
- Balance growth with sustainable workload
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