Our Products and Services
- James Green
- Feb 20
- 2 min read
Updated: Feb 25
You have seen the product page, filled with familiar terms like contingent, search, and market mapping - nothing new in recruitment. We believe the success of your recruitment journey relies on transparency and communication. As such, we want you to fully understand each approach we offer, so you can choose the best fit for your needs.
Contingent Recruitment: Subject to Chance
Contingent recruitment, or "no win, no fee," is the most common approach and probably the one you are familiar with.
The word "contingent" means "subject to chance," and that’s exactly what you are doing when you work this way, leaving it to chance. Since recruitment firms know their hopes of success are reduced, they focus only on active job seekers - just 30% of the market. That means you get fewer, and often less qualified, candidates.
Think about your past experiences with contingent recruitment. Did you have multiple strong candidates to choose from? If so, you got lucky. But is luck a strategy?
As a small, founder-led business, we can conduct a quick search of the active market if needed. However, we wouldn’t recommend it. It might be industry standard, but ‘standard’ it isn’t how you access the best candidates and give yourself a competitive edge.
Retained Search: A Competitive Edge
Retained search is best practice recruitment and the preferred option if you want to attract and secure the very best talent. It targets the additional 70% of candidates who aren’t actively looking, but are likely the most qualified.
This method signals to the market that you’re serious about hiring the best. It also ensures that we stay fully committed to you until the role is filled. You’ll receive regular updates, talent maps, and a curated shortlist - crafted specifically with your needs in mind.
But doesn’t it cost more? No. The payments are simply structured across key stages, ensuring thorough research, outreach, and assessment. Plus, our service includes onboarding and probation coaching - something you won’t find elsewhere.
Market Mapping: Insights Before You Commit
Not ready for a full search? Looking to benchmark an internal candidate? There's something for you. Market mapping gives you a realistic snapshot of available talent, expected salaries, and hiring feasibility.
We take you to the longlist stage, providing critical insights along the way. If you choose to proceed with a full search, the work already done won’t be charged again. This gives you both confidence and cost-efficiency.
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