Definition
Proportion of vacant posts filled by internal Danaher candidates (rather than by external recruitment).
In detail
Internal Fill Rate (IFR) is the proportion of open positions filled by internal candidates, reflecting the effectiveness of an organization's talent development and promotion mechanisms. It addresses how to measure internal talent supply capability and is related to metrics such as employee retention rate. IFR is typically used as an HR health indicator; a high IFR indicates that the company values internal development. IFR typically outputs monthly/annual statistical reports for talent management decisions.
Example in practice
When a company wants to reduce recruitment costs and boost employee morale, it focuses on IFR. For example, a manufacturing company finds that IFR is only 30%, indicating most positions rely on external hiring. They strengthen internal training and development programs, encouraging internal promotions. A year later, IFR rises to 60%, employee turnover decreases, and recruitment costs drop. IFR becomes a key metric for evaluating talent strategy effectiveness.