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Recruitment models guides
Contingent, retained, embedded, in-house and monthly models compared.
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Recruitment fee models compared
Contingent, retained, embedded, in-house and monthly recruitment models compared on cash timing, risk, control and where each one genuinely fits.8 min read · Reviewed 15 August 2026 - Recruitment models
How to compare an upfront fee with a monthly recruitment fee
A method for comparing a one-off placement fee with a monthly percentage-of-salary model: cash timing, tenure, crossover point and what happens if the hire leaves.8 min read · Reviewed 15 August 2026 - Recruitment models
What happens to recruitment fees when a hire leaves
Rebates, tapers, replacement clauses and monthly models explained, with the exact questions to ask any recruiter before you sign.7 min read · Reviewed 15 August 2026
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The commercial model in full: mechanics, a worked example, the agreement in seven points, what SUS is not, the questions to ask any recruiter and a printable summary.
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