# What is time to fill?

Source: https://launch-rec.com/glossary/time-to-fill. Category: Operations. Market: US and UK.

## Definition

Elapsed days from a client raising a requisition to a candidate starting. In contract staffing the winning window is often hours, not days.

## In practice

For shift-based healthcare and industrial work, first submission within two hours frequently decides the placement. For niche professional contract roles, 48 hours with three strong profiles is competitive.

Track it per client. A slow average usually hides one client with broken approval workflows rather than a slow desk.

## Related terms

- https://launch-rec.com/glossary/fill-rate
- https://launch-rec.com/glossary/redeployment-rate