expand_less This metric is looking for the total number of new employee hires during the reporting period:For WikiRate researchers:Companies who align reports to GRI’s Sustainability Reporting Standards often include a GRI Content Index or Annex where GRI disclosures, with GRI codes, are listed.Use the GRI Index, CTRL F, Command F or search button on source preview to search for this index and metrics within the reportUse G4 codes, G3 codes or keywords to quickly find values, keeping in mind that some companies report on the metric using different terms, e.g. G4-LA1 or LA1, new hires, new employees, or new workersAlways check the metric question and methodology for the unit of measure or currency - researchers may need to carry out [[Conversions_&_Calculations|calculations or conversions]] before entering the final metric valueAdd [[Adding comments|comments]] documenting exactly where within the source you found the information (page number) and include details of simple or complex [[Conversions_&_Calculations|calculations or conversions]] made to determine the metric value. For instance, if provided, include a breakdown of the new hires by age group, gender, and region.If you are unable to locate a metric value in a source you can search for additional sources where the data is available and [[adding_new_sources|add a new source]][[Adding & Tagging New Sources|add a new source]]Further guidance on how to research values for GRI-based metrics is available [[Researching_GRI_Metrics|here]], including detailed guidance on adding, editing and [[checking metric values]].Global Reporting Initiative compliance guidance for companies:To calculate the total number of new employee hires during the reporting period [[https://g4.globalreporting.org/specific-standard-disclosures/social/labor-practices-and-decent-work/employment/Pages/G4-LA1.aspx| G4-LA1]]-a:Identify the total number of new employee hires during the reporting period.