> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.encoreos.io/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Source Effectiveness

> Analyze recruitment source performance, conversion rates, cost per hire, and ROI across hiring channels for a selected date range.

The Source Effectiveness page displays recruiting source analytics — conversion rates, cost per hire, and quality metrics — for a configurable date range. It is served at route `/hr/ats/analytics/source-effectiveness`.

## Overview

The page shows three summary cards (source effectiveness widget, cost overview, key insights) plus two charts (source conversion, source cost analysis) and a quality table. Users can filter by date range (last 3 months, 6 months, 12 months, or all time) and configure per-source cost estimates via a side panel. A back button navigates to `/hr/ats`.

Alternate route: none.

## Who it's for

Access follows your organization's role and module configuration. ## Before you start

* Source cost estimates must be entered via the "Configure Costs" panel before cost-based metrics (Total Spend, Avg Cost/Hire) populate.
* The date range filter defaults to the last 12 months.

## Steps

1. Navigate to **HR > ATS > Analytics > Source Effectiveness** or go directly to `/hr/ats/analytics/source-effectiveness`.
2. Use the date-range selector (top right) to choose a reporting window.
3. Review the **Source Effectiveness**, **Cost Overview**, and **Key Insights** summary cards.
4. Examine the **Source Conversion** and **Source Cost Analysis** charts for channel-level breakdowns.
5. Scroll to the **Source Quality Table** for per-source metrics including total applications, hires, and conversion rate.
6. To enter or update per-source spend estimates, click **Configure Costs** and submit the form.

## Key concepts

| Term                  | Meaning                                                                                             |
| --------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Source                | Recruitment channel (e.g., job board, referral, agency) recorded on an application.                 |
| Conversion rate       | Percentage of applications from a source that resulted in a hire. SME: confirm exact calculation.   |
| Cost per hire         | Total configured spend for a source divided by hires from that source. Requires cost configuration. |
| Most Efficient Source | Source with the lowest cost per hire among those with cost data.                                    |

## Related

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    Human Resources core overview.
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<Note>
  This page documents shipped product behavior. It is not medical, legal, or
  billing advice. Verify against your organization's policies and applicable
  regulations before using it for clinical, compliance, or billing decisions.
  Protected health information (PHI) shown in the product is governed by your
  tenant's access controls and is never exposed in this documentation.
</Note>

<Accordion title="Documentation sources">
  * src/routes/hr.tsx
  * src/cores/hr/pages/ats/SourceEffectivenessPage.tsx
  * src/cores/hr/hooks/ats/useSourceEffectivenessMetrics.ts
</Accordion>