Assess the efficiency of employees in functions where revenue is the key headcount driver (e.g. Sales).
Function Personnel Cost as % of Revenue
Compare your staffing costs against benchmarks to identify cost-saving opportunities in your workforce.
Employees per Function Employee
Evaluate the workforce efficiency in functions where people are the key headcount driver (e.g. HR).
Function as % of Employees
Benchmark the size of departments to identify whether they are over or understaffed for your industry.
Headcount Growth Rate (%)
Examine your annual headcount growth to see if your workforce is keeping up with industry norms.
New Hires as % of Employees
Track your number of new hires to ensure you're scaling at the same pace as your competitors.
Turnover as % of Employees
Analyze your total employee turnover to understand if churn is a signal of issues in your workplace.
Employees by Country Cost Type (%)
Uncover opportunities for labor cost savings by benchmarking your workforce's geographic distribution.
Employee Tenure (Years)
Identify any retention gaps by benchmarking your employee tenure against industry standards.
Something else?
We offer a wide range of additional benchmarks. Simply reach out to request them. Get in touch.
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“ The customer support workforce was similar in size to the sales department. This didn’t feel right, so we used CompanySights to benchmark both functions. It was really easy to use and the data supported our hypothesis.”
Irma L.
HR Executive Consultant
“ We used CompanySights successfully on this project. We’re going to use them for client workforce benchmarking needs in the future.”
Jip vS.
Senior Consultant, Data & Digital
“ With CompanySights, I was able to compare the size of specific functions to relevant industry benchmarks. These insights supported the CEO’s hypothesis, resulting in a successful re-org that was vital for future growth.”
Kristin C.
Chief People Officer
“ CompanySights benchmarking data was incredibly valuable - It filled a crucial gap in our analysis that resulted in a $10M value creation opportunity.”
Ali A.
Director, Strategy & Transactions
“ CompanySights functional headcount data transformed our cost-out strategy, helping us optimize workforce efficiency. Now, we’re using it for headcount planning, cost forecasting and budgeting! ”
Michael A.
Chief Financial Officer
How to benchmark with CompanySights
Find the industry
Start by selecting the industry that best matches your company.
Select your benchmarks
Next, choose from our list of benchmarks or request specific metrics.
View your dashboard
Evaluate your company against peers with our interactive charts.