15/06/2026
We need to be honest...
Recruitment is expensive 😬
Not just when you use a recruiter, when you do it yourself too!
Most businesses see recruitment fee's and immediately think, "We'll save money by handling it ourselves." But have you ever stopped to think about the true cost of recruitment?
It all starts with the job description. If you don't already have one, someone has to create it, review it, make amendments, and get it signed off by senior management...
Then that job description needs turning into an advert that will actually attract the right people. More time invested before the role has even gone live 😱
Then comes the advertising. Despite what some platforms might suggest, there's really no such thing as a free job advert anymore. Most job boards expect you to pay for visibility, with costs often starting at around £7 per day and premium packages regularly sitting at £30+ per day!!
Run that advert for a month and you're potentially looking at a bill of £900+ before you've received a single suitable application.
And the reality is that whether you're paying the minimum or the premium rate, you're often still reaching the same pool of active candidates searching for roles like yours.
That's just the beginning!
You still need to review CVs, respond to applicants, arrange interviews, provide feedback, manage offers, carry out checks, and navigate negotiations. All of this takes time away from managers and business leaders who already have a day job to do.
The true cost of recruitment isn't just measured in pounds and pence. It's measured in hours, productivity, opportunity cost, and the impact of having the wrong person in the role or leaving a vacancy open for too long.
That's where we comes in. We take away the hassle, save businesses valuable time, and quite often save them a flipping fortune along the way too 💚
