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Charles County Government Annual Report • 2025
RECRUITMENT 2025 • PROGRESS AND IMPACT
The CHARLES COUNTY GOVERNMENT RECRUITMENT
TEAM achieved significant progress in hiring efficiency,
reducing the average Time to Hire to 97 days — a substantial
improvement from 183 days in 2024 and moving steadily
toward the County’s 90-day target. This 86-day reduction
reflects intentional workflow enhancements, streamlined
processes, and focused efforts to eliminate recruitment
bottlenecks. These improvements strengthen the County’s
ability to attract and onboard qualified talent more quickly
while maintaining high standards in candidate evaluation.
The County remains committed to inclusive, transparent,
and competency-based recruitment practices. Hiring decisions continue to prioritize qualifications, alignment with
organizational values, and equitable access to opportunity.
Voluntary applicant self-identification data provides valuable insight into who is applying and advancing through
each stage of the hiring process, allowing Human Resources
to assess trends, refine outreach strategies, and ensure
recruitment ef for ts reflect the diversit y of the Charles
County community.
TRACKING THE
TIME TO HIRE
47% improvement
in 2025 since 2024
2024
183
DAYS
2025
86 DAY
REDUCTION
IN NUMBER OF
DAYS TO HIRE
2025
97
DAYS
In 2025, approximately 61% of applicants self-identified as
Black and 26% as White. Among candidates interviewed,
52% identified as Black and 36% as White, while 54%
of those extended offers identified as Black and 35% as
White. These data points demonstrate continued alignment
between applicant representation and hiring outcomes,
reinforcing the effectiveness of Charles County’s inclusive
recruitment strategies and its commitment to building a
workforce that reflects the community it serves.
GOAL
90
DAYS
61%
54%
52%
2025 RECRUITMENT
DEMOGRAPHICS (APPROXIMATE)
The data reflects continued alignment
between applicant demographics and
hiring outcomes, demonstrating the
effectiveness of the County’s inclusive
recruitment strategies.
36%
35%
Candidates
Interviewed
Offers
Extended
26%
Black • White
Applicant
Pool
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