Hiring Solutions Saving Time & Money
When hiring, employers have several options: use their internal talent team (if they have one), engage a traditional contingency recruiter, or work with Reeve & Associates. We hope the table below highlights the aspects of the decision, and shows that Reeve & Associates delivers the best candidates, the fastest and the lowest cost. If you have any questions, please contact us and we'd be delighted to help.
| Metric | Internal Talent Team | Typical Contingency Agency | Reeve & Associates $7,500 Retained Flat Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Time to Hire | Typically 6 months and longer | 4 to 6 months | Fastest hire: 51 days on average, with 98% of jobs filled within 2 months |
| Cost per Hire | Salaries, benefits, recruiting tools, advertising and overhead averaging $15,000 per hire | Typically 20–25% of first-year salary, or $20,000 to $25,000 for a $100,000 hire | Lowest cost: just $7,500 flat fee with no other fees |
| Sourcing Method | Nearly exclusive reliance upon job postings but can include employee referrals | Exclusive reliance on job postings | Proactive targeting of qualified, employed professionals with no reliance on job postings |
| Transparency and Data | Internal tracking via Applicant Tracking System (ATS) | Low visibility; submits candidate resumes as they clear preliminary screening | Greatest visibility: real-time candidate dashboard detailing status, outreach, and feedback |
| Replacement Guarantee | None | Typically 90 days, but can be shorter depending on contract | 30 days |
| Payment | Continuous payroll, benefits and overhead costs regardless of monthly hiring output | Billed after candidate accepts and starts | Retained fee paid upfront with no additional fee upon hire |
| Search Commitment | Primary focus on company culture and fit, but effectiveness often stalls | Agency prioritizes candidates/jobs that are easiest or fastest to close | Full service with commitment to deliver truly exceptional candidates |
| Best Fit | Employers with substantial hiring volume and a desire for internal recruiting control | Employers preferring to pay a placement fee only when a hire is made | Best choice for employers seeking a scalable, predictable-cost, full-service, risk-free recruiting solution |
Please contact us to discuss how you can hire the best candidates in two months or less while saving tens of thousands of dollars.
Reeve & Associates delivers top talent already excelling in the job you need to fill. We don't rely on job postings—delivering better hires, faster, with longer retention at an exceptional value.
