Overview
Many companies focus only on recruitment fees when evaluating hiring methods. However, the true cost of hiring includes time, internal resources, compliance risks, and failed hires.
This article compares three common hiring approaches.
1. Traditional Recruitment Agencies
Pros:
- Candidate sourcing handled externally
- Reduced internal workload
Cons:
- Fixed success fees (often 30–35%)
- Limited flexibility
- Higher total cost for senior or multiple hires
2. Direct Hiring (In-House)
Pros:
- No agency success fee
- Full internal control
Cons:
- Longer hiring timelines
- Higher internal HR cost
- Limited access to overseas or niche talent
- Compliance risks for foreign hiring
3. Hybrid Recruitment Model (Recommended)
Pros:
- Flexible pricing by role and difficulty
- Access to global talent pools
- Support for screening, visas, and onboarding
- Lower total hiring cost over time
Cons:
- Requires an experienced recruitment partner
Conclusion
For companies hiring IT engineers or foreign professionals, a hybrid recruitment model offers the best balance between cost, speed, and risk management.JRF Recruit provides flexible hiring support tailored to role complexity, enabling companies to control total hiring costs while improving hiring success.