The exact timeline varies depending on the position you’re hiring for. Some things, like background checks and multiple rounds of interviews, take time. However, sometimes you can tailor the hiring process to meet your needs. For example, if you know that an employee is leaving in two weeks, you can set a deadline and make sure your hiring manager and the rest of the team acts as quickly as possible to fill that position so there’s no downtime. Just set a deadline for each step in the process. And make sure candidates and relevant stakeholders within your company know those dates.