Nonexecutive Positions Filled Internally and Externally

The median percentages of nonexecutive positions filled internally or externally for overall, extra-large, large, medium, and small organizations in 2025.

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Source: 2025 Recruiting Executives Benchmarking: Insights to Maximize Recruitment, SHRM, 2025. Visit shrm.org/research to learn more.