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Every time an organization decides to fill a position, it looks like a single decision. In reality, it is several decisions layered on top of one another — decisions about budget, structure, timing, culture, and long-term workforce planning. Staffing is often treated as a simple math problem: one open seat, one hire, one solution. But experienced human resources professionals know that a staffing decision is rarely that simple.

Hiring and retention are often discussed as two separate human resources responsibilities. Recruitment focuses on attracting candidates and filling positions, while retention focuses on keeping employees once they join an organization. But the two functions are more closely connected than they may initially appear.